Dudley H. King Jr.

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Dudley King Obituary

Dudley H. King Jr., 76, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Oct. 21, 2008, at his residence.

He was the son of the late Marian Lynch King and Dudley H. King Sr., and was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Janet C. King, and second wife, Lucille King; a son, Scott A. King. Mr. King was a member of Colonial Christian Church, Colonial Heights, a past governor of the Colonial Heights Moose Lodge, and a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284.

He is survived by his dear sister, Sally Ann Farrar and five half sisters and brother; son, Thomas D. King and wife, Dianne, of Hendersonville, Tenn.; and a daughter-in-law, Bonnie L. King of Bracey, Va.; daughters, Nancy L. Droddy of Colonial Heights, Cindy A Pelter and husband, Craig, of Hopewell, Leslie A. Ridout and husband, Rodne,y of Chesterfield, and Susan Avery and husband, Ray, of Powhatan; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Dallas Mills officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Oct. 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Dudley King

12 Entries

Cheryl De La Cruz

October 23, 2008

Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the entire King Family on the passing of Uncle Corky. I remember going to parades just to watch for Uncle Corky. Visiting Uncle Corky, Aunt Jan and all you kids in Stratford. I remember Uncle Corky being full of mischief.He was always loved and thought of often by our entire family. He will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts.

Kitiara De La Cruz

October 23, 2008

I will never forget when Uncle Corky came down to Florida and got married. I will never forget that sunny day on Memorial Island, being his sweetest (he said) flower girl. Although I didn't know Uncle Corky that well I will always have him close to me, especially when I look at that cute,giant,white teddy bear he gave me for Christmas that same year. All of my love and prayers go out to the King Family.
His grand niece

Marian (Smith) McFarland

October 23, 2008

My condolences go out to our entire family on the passing of "Corky".

He was exactly 10 years and one day older ( March 5th and March 6th) than I am and we never forgot each other's birthday.

In our family he was never considered 'half-brother'. He was our 'brother' in every sense of the word. When we last spoke earlier this year, he wanted more than anything, to come to Connecticut (one last time) to visit, sit around and chat at dinner and talk about the "old days" and fun times we had growing up as a family. (Although we had many tough times, too).He said he and Nancy would take the train, but his deteriorating health prevented our family get-together.

I have very fond memories of Jean and I living with the family at 65 Sidney St., Stratford with Corky, Jan and the family for a short time in the 1960's.

I deeply regret not being able to attend his final services due to Hugh's declining health. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family members at this sad day in our lives.

Glenn Svendberg

October 22, 2008

Tom, Nancy, Cindy, Susan, Leslie and Family

My prayers are with you all.
I have fond memories of Uncle Corky.
Marching next to him leading the drum corp
in parades as a child, and staying with the King family
during a tough time in my parents lives.
He was a good and kind uncle.

Clayton J Smith

October 22, 2008

I will allways remember going to the
Marine Corps Barrics in Quanico and getting locked in the training room with all the eqipement it was quite an experience

Kelly Svendberg

October 22, 2008

Tom, Nancy, Cindy, Susan, Leslie,

I have maintained frequent thoughts of you over the years and will continue to as time passes. I hope all of you are doing well in your lives and may God give you strength to carry you through this time of loss.

Warmly,
Kelly Svendberg (NH)

Julia Castillo

October 22, 2008

Susan, Leslie and family,

My thoughts are with all of you. I didn't know your Dad, but have met most of the siblings. I can tell that he was a fellow with a quick wit and a good sense of humor-as he instilled those two important qualities in his children.
If there is anything that I can do for you, please let me know.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
Julia

Joseph Pugh

October 22, 2008

Although I didn't see you that often, I will always remember how often you were remembered and loved by our family.

Karen Jennings

October 22, 2008

I will always remember playing poker with your Mom and Dad we had such fun my prayers are with you Aunt Karen

Kristine Arapoff

October 22, 2008

Leslie, Susan, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. May you find comfort in the memories of your Dad.
Fondly, Kristine and Chris Arapoff

Eleanor Pugh

October 22, 2008

I will always remember the family Thanksgivings we shared together, and the year we were having dinner, when Nancy was born.

Jean Smith

October 22, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

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