Obituary of Rudy Osceola

Rudy Osceola, age 74, of Clewiston, passed away February 19, 2019 in Clewiston. He was born September. 24, 1944 in Clewiston, FL, to the late Henry and the late Betty Mae (Cypress) Osceola. Rudy Osceola had many characters. He was a famed rodeo roper for the Seminole Tribe. He loved his church, his friends, family and most of all God. He was a father to many as well as a teacher to most. He was a wonderful husband, father and comedian. He loved all sports especially basketball. His cattle and horses were a huge part of his life. He was very strong with his family nothing could bring him down ever. Survivors include his wife: Lisa (Jones) Osceola, son: Cicero Osceola and wife Celeste, brother: Don Osceola, sister: Henrietta Henry, grandchildren: Rowdey Lee Osceola, Ryan Osceola, Quenton Cypress, Sarah Osceola, five great grandsons, one great granddaughter, cousins: Mitchell Cypress, Jonah Cypress, David Cypress, Esther Buster, David Cypress and Terry Cypress, nephews: Mike Henry and Joey "Wahoo" Henry and wife Karen, niece: Marla Wilson, caregivers and friends of the family Betty Perez, Roland Long, Judy and Curtis Weeks and their son Bear, Paul Bowers, Richard Bowers, David Bowers, mother of Rowdey Osceola, Buffey Powell, sisters of Rowdey Lila and Leah Hill and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Carl Osceola, brother, Solomon Osceola, and sister, Callie SueJane Herrera and niece, Helena Henry. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 22, 2019 at 9:30 am at Big Cypress First Baptist Church, Clewiston with Pastor Salaw Hummingbird officiating. Interment will be in Big Cypress Cemetery, Big Cypress Reservation. Visitation will be Friday from 8:00 - 9:30 am at Big Cypress First Baptist Church, Clewiston, FL. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.