Justin Akeem J Rock Rudd was 28 when he died in Farmville, North Carolina, on June 6, 2020. Born December 2, 1991, he is described as a beloved son, brother and friend and is survived by his father Joe Chavis Rudd, mother Anita Edwards, maternal grandmother Magnolia Edwards Moye, girlfriend Keianta Williams, brother Aigne Rudd and sister Quiana Edwards.

His funeral was held June 14, 2020, at Don Brown Funeral Home in Ayden, with burial at Red Hill Cemetery; attendance was limited to 50 people and masks were required because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anyone with information about Justin or what happened in Farmville on or around June 6, 2020, is asked to come forward.