Rudolph "Rudy" Anthony DeBose Sr. native of New Orleans, LA entered his heavenly home on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the age of 77. He was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School; served four years, honorably, in the United States Air Force (1959-1963) and also attended Southern University at New Orleans. Rudy is survived by his sons, Rudolph A. DeBose Jr. (DeShon), Dwayne M. DeBose (Sabrina), and Mark D. DeBose, Sr.; grandchildren, Shelbie Renee DeBose, Rudolph A. DeBose III (Story), Cameron M. DeBose, Cayden A. DeBose, Mark D. DeBose Jr. and great grandson Zachary A. DeBose. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, George L. DeBose, Jr., Lavania D. Soublet, Rose D. Stelly, Althea DeBose, Mirenda DeBose, Brenda D. Carter, Harmon DeBose, Sr. (Carolyn), Gregory DeBose, Sr. (Louise), Ermence D. Parent and Noel DeBose, Sr. (Denise); as well as a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins, and friends. Rudy was preceeded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Ann Marie Gilyot DeBose, who passed away on February 9, 2019. He was also preceded in death by his parents George L. DeBose, Sr. and Thelma Moore DeBose (Big Mama), brother Kirk P. DeBose, and sister Judy M. DeBose. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Maria Goretti Church 7300 Crowder Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127, on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation begins at 9:00 A.M. Interment, Mt. Olivet, New Orleans, LA.