David R. Dudley
October 23, 1942 ~ April 11, 2022
David R. Dudley
79 of Mooresville, passed away on April 11, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family. David was born on October 23, 1942 in Paris, Illinois to the late Harry Dudley and Leora (Davis) Dudley.
David was an over the road truck driver for McClean Trucking and Consolidated Freight for many years, before retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church, Mooresville Senior Center and Teamsters Local #135. He enjoyed spending time with his family and also playing the slots and Blackjack at the Indiana Live Casino in Shelbyville, where he enjoyed V.I.P status.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Jean Dudley and a brother, Stan Dudley.
He is survived by his sons, Keith Dudley, Keith Owens; daughters Martha Owens, Jody Whitman, Diana Andrews, Brenda Dudley, Robbi Bakemeier; brother Larry Dudley; 18 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, with another one on the way.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 16th from 12-2pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with services beginning at 2pm Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will follow the services in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville.
***High Street is CLOSED due to a major Indiana State Road improvement project. Please access the funeral home from Indiana Street or South Street by using the alleys that are adjacent to the funeral home. Large directional signs are in place that direct you to the funeral home parking lot. Thank you for your patience.***
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Such a wonderful man. It is such a honor for him to consider me his daughter. I will miss you dad!
From the family of Larry Dudley
I bowled with Dave and he was one of the nicest men I have ever met, He always had that beautiful smile on his face. I Pray for Strength, Faith & Love for his entire Family!
David was such a kind, friendly man who always made you smile. I’m grateful to have known him. He thought the world of my friend Robbi. Prayers for comfort and strength to the family as they go through this difficult time. Love, Your favorite Bugg
David and I became very good friends here at the senior center, if I was having a bad day he always found a way to make me laugh, his smile was infectious, we always said I’ll pray for you and you pray for me. such a good hearted man that I will miss dearly and so will many of his friends here at the senior center.
Sorry for your loss. This is Don Blairs wife and would like to have someone from family call me. My number is 480-298-1741. I live in Paris IL.
I will always remember uncle David for being lighthearted and fun to be around. When I was growing up, we always had fun visiting and spending time with him, Gladys, and our cousins in Indiana. Gif bless you, uncle.