Steven Lee Dudley

DUDLEY, Steven Lee 58,of LaGrange, GA died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Hospice LaGrange following a courageous battle against cancer. Steve was born April 28, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN. In April 1957, his family moved to St Petersburg. He was a graduate of Dixie Hollins High School in St Petersburg and LaGrange College in Georgia with a BA in Business and Computer Science. Steve was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at LaGrange College. He later taught Computer Science there and was the assistant coach for the men's soccer team. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Bonnie Funderburk Dudley of LaGrange; two children, Shannon Dudley Kamp and her husband Jerry of Silver Creek, GA and Jennifer Dudley of Canton, GA; two granddaughters, Sylvia Kamp and Mary Kamp. Survivors of his family in Florida include his mother, Joyce Dudley-England and her husband George of Tampa; father, Leo Dudley and his wife, Kathy of St. Petersburg; sister, Darcy Wolf of Tampa; three brothers, Michael Dudley, Scott Dudley, both of St. Petersburg and Randy Dudley of Germany; and numerous nieces and nephews. Steve was a Computer Engineer for West Point Foundry. He loved bowling and was a member of the Valley Bowling League for many years. Steve was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was Methodist by faith. Steve frequently drove to the Tampa Bay area for long weekends to spend wonderful, fun times with his family. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Services were held in LaGrange, GA on May 26, 2011 with his close friend, Reverend Joe Watson officiating.