Larry Dudley Obituary, Family Mourns Death Of a Beloved Soul

Publish date: 2024-05-03
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Larry Dudley Obituary, Death Larry Dudley, 80, of Abilene, Texas, gently went away on November 7, 2023. He came into this world in Merkel, Texas, on November 5, 1943. Larry, whose nickname was “Peepaw,” was a devoted family man who loved being with his wife, children, and grandchildren. As soon as he joined the Peepaws, he began documenting every detail of their numerous athletic competitions.

In addition to his loving wife of 58 years, Paula Dudley of Merkel, Larry’s daughter, Michele Proctor, and her husband, Bryan, his grandson, Blake Proctor, and his wife, Claire, of Abilene, his granddaughter, Bailey Proctor, of Merkel, his sister, Janie Sharpe, of Abilene, his brother-in-law, Greg Arnwine, of Abilene; his sister-in-law, Susan Holland, and her husband, Sam, of Rockwall; and a plethora of nieces and nephews also survive him. Joe Dudley, his sister, Sharon Conlin, and parents Quannah and Boots Dudley all passed away before him.

After finishing high school at Merkel in 1962, Larry transferred to McMurry and earned his degree in August 1970. He honourably served for six years, from 1964 to 1970, in the Naval Reserve. During the Vietnam War, he was active duty for two of those years. Larry was a radioman on the USS Mullany, a naval destroyer. Beginning his career in 1970, he served for 31 years in various capacities for the State of Texas, including Vernon, Amarillo, and Abilene, until he retired in 2001. He left his position as a supervisor at CPS after many years of service.

Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel will host a graveside service to celebrate Larry’s life on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Starbucks Funeral Home of Merkel will officiate the funeral. Donations in memory of Larry Dudley can be donated to Hendrick Hospice Care or the Wounded Warrior Programme through the Donate page of Hendrick Health, or to the USO through the United Service Organisations, instead of flowers. His extraordinary life of unselfish public service, his steadfast devotion to his nation, and his love for his family are the things that will endure in his memory.

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