Vernon Carver Rudolph ( June 30 , 1915 - August 16 , 1973 ) was the founder of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts , Inc. .
Vernon Carver Rudolph ( June 30 , 1915 , Marshall County , Kentucky - August 16 , 1973 ) was the founder of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts , Inc. .