About Dr. James Deas Krudop Memorial Fund
Dr. Krudop was a lifelong resident of Andalusia, Alabama and graduated from Andalusia High School in 1965. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Auburn University in 1969. He received a Master of Arts Degree in 1973 and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in 1975 from The University of Alabama.
Dr. Krudop’s career in education served over a span of fifty years where forty of them were at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College impacting the lives of many students, families, colleagues and the community. His commitment to his community extended to actively serving in several organizations including First Baptist Church Andalusia, Rotary, Andalusia City Council, Andalusia Chamber of Commerce, Andalusia High School Scholarship Foundation, Andalusia Health Services Board, LBW Foundation, Camp ASCCA, Auburn University College of Education National Alumni Council (ENGAGE) and many state and national professional organizations. He strived to help others achieve their full potential and has received many accolades that echo his service to the community and state educational system.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Hollace Moore Krudop; daughters Dr. Ashley Krudop Powell (Kyle Justin) and Dr. Hadyn Krudop Swecker (Bart Anthony); grandchildren Sara Frances (Francie) Powell, Foster Deas Powell, Adeline (Addie) Lorraine Powell, Clifton James Swecker, and Oliver Johnson Swecker; sister-in-law Lynn G. Krudop and Denise Krudop; brother-in-law Alex R. Moore and nephew Chandler Thomas Moore.
Dr. Krudop was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bellaire and Sara Frances Krudop; brothers Richard French and Bellaire Ballard Krudop; grandson, Peanut Powell and father and mother-in-law Thomas C. and Mavis B. Moore.
Memorial contributions may also be made to:
First Baptist Church Andalusia, AL
P.O. Box 788
Andalusia, AL 36420
Phone (334) 663-2367
Auburn University Foundation
College of Education Foundation
Office of Gifts and Records
317 S. College Street
Auburn, AL 36849
Phone: (334) 844-7125
Fax: (334) 844-0730
LBW Community College Foundation
P.O. Box 1418
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591
Dr. Krudop’s legacy of faith, education and community service will be remembered and inspire generations to come.