To my sweet Daddy…
I’ve always thought I would consider myself a success in life if I were able to be the kind of parent to my children as you were to me. Thank you for all the sacrifices, time, and most of all your love. You made growing up on the ranch so much fun and I cherish with all of my heart my childhood. You were a wonderful parent and Granddaddy. I will miss your smile and your delightful sense of humor! I love you so much and am so blessed to be your favorite daughter!
Charles Lane (Duck) Dudley, age 82, of Brownwood, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011, at Comanche County Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1928 in Comanche to Sutton and Myra Dudley. Charles married Dotty Dudley on August 20, 1949.
Charles was a rancher during most of his married life and a Realtor in his later years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Comanche where he served on many committees and worked with the youth. He taught the high school Sunday School class for many years and was a member of the Burton Bible Class. He served as President of the Brownwood Board of Realtors in 1981.
He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Dotty Dudley. His daughter, Leah Dudley, of Decatur, son, Quentin Dudley and wife, Susan, of Garland, son, Ric Dudley and wife, Linda, of Lorena. His brother, Bob Dudley and wife Kay of Comanche. Grandchildren, Jason Renshaw and wife Michele of McKinney, Amanda Renshaw of McKinney, Jenna Renshaw of Ponder, Lane Dudley of Nashville TN, Tricia Dudley of Garland, and Ann Dudley of San Marcos. Great grandchildren, Shelby Fleming of Ponder, Sarah Grace Renshaw, Megan Michele Renshaw and Shayla Renshaw-Pride of McKinney, and Riley Dudley of Garland, nieces Kelly Hughes, Gigi Dudley, and Jo Lane Chick and many friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Dudley.
A memorial service will be held June 28 at 2 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Comanche. Visitation will follow the service in the fellowship hall at the church.
Leah I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Daddy…it is a big empty space left when a daughter loses her Daddy…it hurts a lot but over time the hurt will lessen..and the joys that the memories bring help us to continue on … you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time..
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Leah Reply:
June 12th, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Thank you so much Mollie…Mother and I are having great fun…remembering funny stories, looking at old photos, and planning his service!
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Leah, I’m so sorry to learn of the death of your daddy. I know you’ll miss him so much and that no one else on this earth will ever be able to fill that particular place in your heart. We are praying for you and your family.
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Leah Reply:
June 12th, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Thanks Debra…we are so blessed that he is in a much better place!
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Your father was a very handsome man that knew exactly what to do with an only daughter to make her feel special. Be sure and grab something special that he had to keep forever, I did one of my dad’s suits, look at it often, smells just like him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. love Debbie.
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Leah Reply:
June 12th, 2011 at 9:51 PM
Thanks…Debbie…that was always a joke between us…he would call me “his favorite daughter” and I would reply…”Like you have such a selection, I’m your only daughter!” He was so funny!
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