William "Bill" Dudley, Jr.

William "Bill" Dudley, Jr., also known as "Dud" passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at Amberwell Hospital, Atchison, Kansas.

Private Family Graveside Services will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Friends may call on Tuesday, August 17th at the funeral home to sign the register book. Memorial contributions are suggested to Shiloh Baptist Church and cards and condolences may be left in care of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom care has been entrusted.

William was born September, 29, 1924 in Atchison, Kansas the son of William Dudley, Sr. and Janie Woodyard.  He attended Lincoln School and then joined the United States Army to serve in World War II.  He then returned home to marry the love of his life, Dorothy Burton and just celebrated their 74 ^th wedding anniversary on May 3, 2021.  From this marriage they were blessed with five children.

Bill began his employment for Coopers Foundry, was a mechanic for Red-E-Mix Concrete and was a supervisor for the City of Atchison Parks and Recreation until he retired in 1987.

He is a member of Shiloh Baptist Church where he held many positions in the church, including deacon and musician.  He loved to play harmonic and was requested to play on various church programs.

He loved fishing, enjoyed working on cars, umpiring, being a foster parent and a great well known respected citizen of Atchison.  He enjoyed spending time with family, camping, fishing and visiting family.  He especially loved his family, friends and especially his grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren.

Survivors include his sister, Arthene Hunter, Atchison, KS; two sons, William H. (Marcia) Dudley, Minneapolis, MN; Lonnie Dudley, Atchison, KS; two daughters, Martha J. (Steve) Wilson, Atchison, KS; and Maxine D. (Rickey) Ross, Atchison, KS.

Preceding William in death are his parents, his wife of 74 years, Dorothy; a son, Ralph A. Dudley; two grandchildren, Tyronne Tyler and Tonda Dudley, five sisters, Elizabeth "Lizzy" Churchill; Lilly Churchill; Carrie Ann Snoddy; Louise Ross, Jeanette Dudley and Madge Ross and three brothers, Clarence, James "Teensy" and Ralph.