Ronnie Gene Tudor, Sr

Ronnie Gene Tudor, Sr (Radiator Man), 55, of Niota, TN passed away on August 20th, 2025, at Sweetwater Hospital surrounded by his family.

Ronnie was a well-known mechanic at Cobb’s Radiator for many years before going to work at the Tri County Center in Athens. He loved to work on cars, build trucks and go carts and be outside in the shop.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Linda Tudor; brother, Joe Tudor; niece, Heather Tudor.

Ronnie is survived by the mother of his children, Vickie Tudor, Athens; daughters, Ashley (Randall) Stamey of Riceville, Sarah (Dustin) Lingerfelt of Athens; sons, Ronnie Tudor, Jr, Robert (Robo) Tudor both of Riceville; granddaughters, Savanna, Cady and Faith; grandsons, Jordon, Parker, Ethan, Terry and Hunter: sister, Roberta (Harry) Chapel; brother, Jessie Tudor; special friends, Tony Yates and Kenny Cochran.

The family would like to send a special Thank You to Sweetwater Hospital for their amazing help in their hard times.