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Gary Dudley Obituary
Dr. Dudley received his BA in Math and P.E. from Marshall University and his MA and PhD in Exercise Physiology from the Ohio State University. He was a Distinguished Research Professor and was awarded UGA's prestigious Creative Research Medal. He led extensive research with the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Dudley is beloved by all of his students and is known around the world for his innovative muscle biology studies. He was a member of NSCA, ACSM, and the American Physiological Society.
Gary Dudley is the son of the late Glen Dudley and JoAnn Boley. Gary is survived by his wife, Tammie Leigh Moore Dudley, four children, Kara Renée Dudley Smith, Jared Travis Dudley, Joshua Brandon Dudley, and Kristen Leigh Dudley, all of Watkinsville; son-in-law Rocky Smith; stepmother Judy Dudley of Barboursville, WV; stepfather Harold Boley of South Point, OH; brother James Dudley, wife Jan, and children Scott and Elliott of Pueblo, CO; brother Edward Boley and wife Angie of South Point, OH; father-and-mother-in-law Spencer and Lee Moore of Huntington, WV; brother-and-sister-in-law Scott and Shelby Johnson and their children Sarah, Rachel, and Hunter of Willow Wood, OH; brother-and-sister-in-law Jay and Melodie Smulick of Hurdle Mills, NC; brother-in-law Sam Moore and son Sam Moore, Jr. of Orlando, FL.
The family will receive friends Monday, October 2, 2006 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the Lord & Stephens Funeral Home West, located at 1211 Jimmy Daniel Road, Bogart, GA 30622 (706-549-3342).
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at 1:00 PM at Antioch Christian Church in Watkinsville, GA, with burial in the church cemetery.
Those desiring may send donations in Gary's memory to either Antioch Christian Church in Watkinsville, GA, or the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA.
Gary Dudley was a wonderful husband, father, and teacher, and will be missed by all.
Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Dudley
Doug Monroe
October 19, 2006
Dr. Dudley was the most courageous man I ever met in my life. I extend my prayers to his family, whom he loved with all his heart. I am honored to have known him.
David & Kathy Tibbetts
October 12, 2006
Tammy,,,I am very sad at the news of the passing of Gary. I hope and pray the the Lord gives all of you comfort and strength of this time of need. We can all take some comfort knowing that Gary is now in the Lords company. Although I havent saw either of you for too many years I have never forgotten you. I have prayed dailey for you all since I got word of Garys accident. God Bless you and your family..
Love
David and Kathy Tibbetts
Mike Gillum
October 10, 2006
As many of you have posted, I too was a good friend of the Dudley family. I graduated with Jim but I have many great memories of Gary. I do wish I had known he and his family was so close to me here in Gainesville. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Peggy Harris
October 9, 2006
Gary will be sadly missed by his friends. My sympathy is with his family. Gary was a friend from South Point. Gary was so much fun and full of life. I am proud to have known him. His work was a true asset to all. He will be missed and remembered by all who knew him.
Peggy Caudill Harris
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Ernie Sowards
October 9, 2006
Being in Oregon for the last 15 years or so, one misses a lot that deals with family, friends, families of friends and old schoolmates. But the pain of a loss such as this is felt throughout all our hearts and souls. But one must understand...there was a reason - be it beyond our ability to understand or something greater - and Gary will cease to suffer and enjoy the raptures of all we hold to be true as he makes his final journey. Both Debbie and I express our most profound sadness at this passing and want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Roger Sharp
October 8, 2006
I graduated with Jim Gary's older brother. Gary was an underclassman
emphasis should be placed on 'man'.
Gary was friendly and well liked. He was a leader in his class but who would have believed that he would have the affect on the world that he did. He will be missed. God bless the family and all his friends.
Karen Looney/Wolfe
October 7, 2006
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. There is nothing in this world that compares to the loss of a loved one. I do know that Gary would not have been the person he was and came to be, without the concrete foundation of you and your children. It is truly a small world though, I learned that my close friend, Nina Hines Rakes is a neighbor of your parents. She told me how she would watch your daughter walk the pet pig on Collis Avenue while attending MU. I feel with all you have been through, God has been with you all and will continue to walk with each of you. May God Bless you all. A friend from South Point High.
Glenn Kouns
October 6, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Dudley family. God gives us such a short time on this planet. To be fortunate enough to find and share some of that time with a beautiful spirit like Gary is our blessing. My prayers go out to Tammie, her family, and all our Tri-State friends, who knew and loved Gary. It is a great loss. But Gary lives on in our memory with his laugh, and fun loving way of brightening a room when he walked through the door.
May God Bless and Keep You
Phil & Linda Bailey
October 6, 2006
We send our deepest sympthy to Gary's family and friends. We were friends and high school classmates who unfortunately didn't stay in contact after high school. I wish we had. After reading about Gary's accomplishments in the academic world and the way he handled his physical setbacks, I feel proud to say that I knew Gary. He is an inspiration to us all.
Cheryl Black Battista
October 4, 2006
I remember wishing my sister would like him as a boyfriend coz I felt like he was my big brother,he hung at our house so much...along with the rest of em that played ball at the locks...looking at the articles he had a life to be very proud of. I will keep his family and other friends in my prayer's...I'm sure Dr. Kilgore and my Mom were there to walk him home. Looking forward to seeing him again one day. It's strange how you don't see people for year's but when they are gone you realize what an impact or how they touched your life. He made this tomboy of a girl feel right at home with the guys on the court.
Love everyone, everyday, every minute...
Carter Betz
October 4, 2006
Our deepest sympathies to Gary's family. I didn't know Gary, but was truly inspired by his courage after I read about his rehab following the accident. It would have been so easy to just give up after such a terrible tragedy. I could tell a lot about his character just from reading that article. He really seemed to be a shining example of how a person should live his life--something we can all admire and learn from.
Beverlee Cooke
October 4, 2006
To Gary's family, please know how much I am thinking of you during this most difficult time. He was such a fun free spirit that lit up everyones life that he touched. He was a joy to be around as a teenager and so full of life. I am glad that I was blessed with having known him. Classmate, Beverlee Cooke Collins
Cathi Black Steele
October 4, 2006
Prayers are all I have to offer the Dudley family. I've known Gary since Jr. High and I, among many classmates have always looked up to Gary as the BEST friend anyone could ever have. The world has lost one of its brightess stars.
With love, Cathi Black Steele (OHIO)
Cathy Grindle
October 4, 2006
Tammy, Kara and the other family members. I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Dudley's passing. He was such a inspiration to me-watching him each day with his positive attitude, smile and humor. We are all so blessed to have had him touch our lives in such a special way. I will never forget him or you. Your strong support and love are examples to us all. My prayers continue to be with you. Let me know if I can help in anyway. "MaMa C"
Jim Krause
October 4, 2006
This is very sad news. Gary committed his life to furthering research on spinal cord injury for which I am personally grateful. His legacy will include his work, the students he mentored, the colleagues he leaves behind, and mostly his loving family.
Michael Hurst
October 3, 2006
With deep sympathy to Gary's family. He was a great friend of the Hurst family from South Point, Ohio. I considered Gary one of my closest high school friends. What a special person!!!
Lisa and Russell Kessler
October 3, 2006
This is so sad, we have lost one of the best. Our deepest sympathy to Tammie and family. Gary will always have a special place in our hearts.
Wes Dearbaugh
October 2, 2006
Our Sympathies are with your family.
Wes and Pat Dearbaugh
October 2, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of the death of Gary. He was a dear friend through school in South Point, Ohio and a member of our wedding party. We send our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Sharon Nickols
October 2, 2006
With admiration for a wonderful teacher, researcher, and role model; and with sympathy to the family. The University of Georgia is a better
place and the Athens/Watkinsville area is a better community because of Dr. Dudley's presence among us.
Rebecca Mullis
October 2, 2006
I knew Gary through my work with the Shepherd Spinal Center and UGA. He was a great colleague. He will be missed. You and your family are in my prayers.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes West Chapel
October 2, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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