Kenneth O. Dudley

"I've been very blessed in my life; I have a wonderful woman and three good kids. They never gave me a minutes trouble…Thank You God!"
Graveside services for Mr. Kenneth O. Dudley, age 93, of Bonham, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the New Hope Cemetery near Ivanhoe, Texas, under the direction of Wise Funeral Home in Bonham. Bro. Kevin Lane will officiate. Mr. Dudley passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Nursing Home in Bonham.
Mr. Dudley was born on January 16, 1919 in Elwood, Texas the son of Rob Dudley and Lucettie Keen Dudley. He was a United State Army Sergeant serving from 1940-1945 during World War II and married Betty Walker on June 26, 1943. His work included lumber yard sales and he loved farming and raising cattle while being passionate about fishing and hunting. He enjoyed the family dinners every Sunday and his life was centered around the love for his family.
He is survived by:
Wife: Betty Dudley of Bonham
Daughter: Ann Dudley Cortright of Coppell, Texas
Son and Daughter-in-law: Jerry and Jeannie Dudley of Ivanhoe
Daughter: Linda Dudley of Bonham
Brother: Billy Frank Dudley and wife Ilva of Coleman, Texas
Sisters: Margaret Biggs and husband Hershel of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Alyce and husband Kenneth Smith of Sunrise, TX
Grandsons: Bryan Dudley and Jason Dudley
Step Granddaughters: Peggy Healey and Robyn Young
11 great grandchildren

Pallbearers will be Bryan Dudley, Jason Dudley, Tyler Dudley and Mike Carter
The Family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Monday, June 4, 2012