John Dudley Obituary
He was born February 7, 1939, in Swansboro, NC; son of the late Willard and Eloise Wethington Dudley.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Swansboro United Methodist Church with Rev. Kevin Baker officiating.
John Willard graduated from Swansboro High School and then Atlantic Christian College (Barton) in Wilson and was the owner and operator of Dudley's Marina in Swansboro. He dearly loved the water from an early age. He served his country in the US Coast Guard. To say that Mr. Dudley is well known in the community is an understatement. He has provided help, knowledge, and friendship to many, including all fishermen, commercial and recreational, and all employees, especially the younger ones needing some direction in their lives. Everyone you meet that knows Mr. Dudley has a story to tell about him. He has done a lot for a lot of people.
He is survived by brother, Howard Jackson "Jack" Dudley of Morehead City; sister, Judy Dudley of Raleigh; and nephew, John Dudley Dill of Raleigh.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Online condolences may be made to Jonesfh.org.
Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home, Swansboro.??
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Guy Williamson
January 20, 2020
John Willard was a hard man to get to know at first, but once you did you were glad to know him. He was always gracious and had the patience of a Saint. He will be missed by the entire community. Rest in Peace JW.
January 15, 2020
Deepest sympathies, Jack. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Stacey Veros
Bill Aydelette
January 15, 2020
Our relationship was admired respect for each other. John will surely be missed! Here are a few unique experiences with John Willard. (1) Oldest boat in dry stack (2) Only boat ever stolen from Marina - Gone for a week before being found (3) Only fisherman to fall between floating dock & bulkhead while cleaning fish- oysters did a job on me (4) His favorite line, when he did speak, was "All it takes is money - Bud" He told several folks that "Aydelette must be in good standing with the Lord, because he sure has tested him enough!
God Bless!
Bill Aydelette
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Cindy Phillips
January 14, 2020
I am dearly going to miss you! Enjoy all your friends in heaven! I will love you always
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