May 7, 2008

MILBURN (PEE WEE) DUDLEY

Funeral for Milburn (Pee Wee) Dudley, 65, of Jacksonville was at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, at Autry Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. David Hallum officiating. Burial was in Tecula Cemetery.

Mr. Dudley died May 6. He was born Sept. 11, 1942, in Jacksonville. He was retired from production at Kelly Springfield. He served in the National Guard and was a member of Afton Grove Baptist Church and member of Rubber Workers.

Mr. Dudley was preceded in death by grandson, Dustin Dudley; parents, Hollis and Carmen Dudley; and infant sister, Wilma Dudley.

Survivors are his wife, Loma Dudley of Jacksonville; a son and daughter-in-law, Phillip Paul and Carrie Dudley of Price; daughter and son-in-law Lisa Deeann and Dale Meeks of Jacksonville; twin brother and sister-in-law, Wilburn Lee and Maudie Dudley of Lindale; and brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Gay Dudley of Jacksonville; six grandchildren, Lauren Dudley, Kylie Dudley, Destiny Dudley, Devon Anderson, Justiss Dudley and Jo Anne Meeks; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were David Dudley, Steve Dudley, Lance Dudley, Bryan Smith, Pat Smith and Michael Stine.

Information from The Cherokeean Herald

Milburn “Pee Wee” Dudley

Funeral services for Milburn “Pee Wee” Dudley, 65, of Jacksonville are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Rev. David Hallum officiating. Burial will follow at the Tecula Cemetery. Mr. Dudley died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 in Tyler. He was born Sept. 11, 1942 in Jacksonville. Mr. Dudley was retired from production at Kelly Springfield. He served in the National Guard and was a member of Afton Grove Baptist Church and member of Rubber Workers. Mr. Dudley was preceded in death by grandson Dustin Dudley, parents Hollis and Carmen Dudley and infant sister Wilma Dudley. Survivors are wife Loma Dudley of Jacksonville; son and daughter-in-law Phillip Paul and Carrie Dudley of Price; daughter and son-in-law Lisa Deeann and Dale Meeks of Jacksonville; twin brother Wilburn Lee Dudley and wife Maudie of Lindale and brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Gay Dudley of Jacksonville; six grandchildren, Lauren Dudley, Kylie Dudley, Destiny Dudley, Devon Anderson, Justiss Dudley and Jo Anne Meeks; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are David Dudley, Steve Dudley, Lance Dudley, Bryan Smith, Pat Smith and Michael Stine. The family will receive friends from 6–8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the funeral home. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress from 5/8/2008 - 5/9/2008.

Kathleen passed away April 25, 2008 in Tyler after a long illness. She was born May 9, 1917 to the late Jessie and Bess Slider. She attended lronton and Jacksonville schools and many years later attended Jacksonville Baptist College. Kathleen was co-owner of the original Bearden Furniture store. She was later employed at Beall's General Offices. Kathleen was a devout Christian. She loved cooking, gardening, travel, and all types of music. Friends and relatives remember her devilish sense of humor and her wonderful laugh. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, four sisters, a grand-son, a son-in-law, two nephews and one niece. She is survived by Beth Lang, Lisa, Scott, and Jeff Lang, Donna and Robert Nichols, Joshua, Brittney Lee, and Collynn'rae Nichols, numerous nieces and nephews. Also Jacksonville relatives Bill Slider, Bonnie and Monroe Meador, Hayden, Noland, Lewie Slider and Sue Williams. A memorial service will be held at a later date. If desired, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress on 5/11/2008.