Joseph A. Dudley, Sr.

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Joseph Dudley Sr. (affectionately known as Joey or Joe Dud) was born August 22, 1969, to Charles and Creazetta Dudley in San Bernadino, California. Joseph was called home to rest on May 30, 2022. He attended and graduated with the Class of 1987 from Gavit High School in Hammond, Indiana. He enjoyed playing basketball and was on the team all four years. After graduation Joseph went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army for six years. He was a combat soldier during Desert Storm. Joseph met Florice Hopkins while working at Chinet. She would prove to be the love of his life. The two were married June 5, 2004. To this union 2 children were born Florice Creazetta and Jayden Dudley. These two completed their blended family of 8 children. This union allowed him to be the hardworking family-man he
always wanted to be. He could now provide a safe and loving home for all their children. He was blessed to be a father figure to many children in the neighborhood.

Joseph worked at Cleveland Cliffs formerly known as Arcelor Mittel for 22 years. The last 8 years he was in Security and Fire Services. The past 2 years he was a Griever for Local Union 1011. This position allowed Joseph to resolve matters for the union body. Joseph loved driving he owned and operated Flo and Joe Transportation since 2018. He was known for his outstanding customer service skills. Joseph had a passion for vehicles, spending money and traveling to see family and friends. He was always grilling on the holidays and washing his cars on the weekend. He enjoyed cruising in his car blasting his music. He passed time singing karaoke at the club as well as having a singing machine at home. Most of all he loved making everlasting memories with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Dudley, his mother Creazetta Dudley, father-in-law Gilbert Hopkins, Sr. brother Kevin Stokes, cousin Justin Baines and his grandparents Joe and Katie Belle Dudley and Alfred and Mamie
Johnson.

Left on Earth to remember Joseph is his loving wife, Florice Dudley; 4 sons: Cory Dudley, Christopher Woods Jr. (Sierra), Joseph Dudley Jr. and Jayden Dudley; 4 daughters: Jazmyne Dudley-Martin (Tierre), Octavia Woods, Florice Creazetta Dudley and Nancy Roberts; 14 Grandchildren: Sophie Dudley, Athena Dudley, Noah Dixon-Dudley, Peyton Dudley, Paige Dudley, Paxtin Martin, Preston Martin, Wesley Woods, Warren Woods, Malik Houston, Malani Sanders, Kaylynn Garner, Kynnidy Garner, and Kaii Garner; 3 brothers: Charles Jones (Lisa), Sherod Halliburton (Brigette) and Elgin Chandler; 4 sisters: Gerri Arce, Veronica Chandler, Vanessa Dudley-Reese (Patrick) and Angel Mosley; special cousins, Valerie French,
Kelly (Marvin) Perkins and Jermaine (Danita) Baines; special sister-in-law Tracy Hopkins and a host of family members and friends. Joseph will be deeply missed by all who knew him.