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Roy Thomas Dudley, age 89 and a Korean War Veteran, of New Paris, Ohio, and born on January 18, 1937 to the late Charles W. and Mary C. Dudley, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. Roy is survived by his wife, Mary Dudley; by his children, Richard Dudley (Rhonda), Vern Dudley (Amanda), Tammy Warren (David), and Tina Snyder (Jerry); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Roy will be laid to rest at 11:00am on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 West Third St., in Dayton, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Roy's memory may be made to Ohio Hospice of Dayton.
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4400 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45428
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