Rudy Joseph Pavlina, 84, of Brevard passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Born September 22, 1932 in Sarver, PA he was the son of the late John and Rose Gregus Pavlina. He was preceded in death by his wife Darda Dawneva Glass Pavlina and son Timothy Sean Pavlina. Rudy served his country as a U. S. Marine in Korean War. He served in the Chosin Reservoir campaign as a expert marksman and master craftsman. He was a dedicated husband and father with a wonderful sense of humor. He is survived by his son Rudy Gregus Pavlina, daughter Laurie Sue Lukanich and son-in-law Brent Daniel Lukanich who will miss him dearly. Services will be held 12:00pm, Friday, September 22, 2017 at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA 22172 Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.