Joe Dudley

DUDLEY, Mr. Joe - Age 81, made his transition on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Genesys Health Park. Family hour 10:30AM Monday, March 26, 2012 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11:00AM. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30AM Monday. Mr. Dudley will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 10AM-6PM Sunday. Mr. Joe (Joseph) Dudley was born March 13, 1931 in LaPine, Alabama, the third child of Luke and Willie Jean (Grant) Dudley. Mr. Dudley served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, where he was awarded two bronze stars and a combat infantry badge. Upon his return from the U.S. Army, he enrolled at Alabama State College, where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Science. Later, earning a Masters Degree of Arts from Eastern Michigan University in 1976. Mr. Dudley was a dedicated educator and musical instructor. During his 40 year career he taught in several school districts in Georgia, Alabama, California and Michigan. In 1996, he retired from the Buena Vista School District. Mr. Dudley loved music and was dedicated to making music a part of everybody’s lives. He enjoyed playing with friends in local bands and the Miracle Baptist Church. Mr. Dudley was also a former member of Mark V Band. He put great emphasis on “Practicing.” Mr. Joe (Joseph) Dudley leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Xantheia (Jethro, Jr.) Carter of Grand Blanc, MI; son, Charles (Lola) Dudley of Flint Twp; 3 grandchildren, Christopher Carter, Brittni Carter, both of Grand Blanc, MI and Trevon Calvin of Flint Twp.; 2 sisters, Josephine Dudley and Lucille Brown, both of Montgomery, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mr. Dudley was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Dudley; son, Joseph Dudley, Jr.; parents, Luke and Willie Jean Dudley; sister, Hattie Mae Williams; and brother, Edward Dudley. The family would like to express special thanks to Patrick Hawkins (PA-C), Dr. Myriam Edwards-Miller, MD, Dr. Sayed Osama, MD, and the staff of Davita Dialysis of Grand Blanc.

Joe Dudley

March 13, 1931 - March 17, 2012