Published in The News & Observer on April 21, 2011
Owen F. Dudley, Sr.
Scotland Neck
Owen Finnel Dudley, Sr., 84, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 of natural causes.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Scotland Neck. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. The Reverend Doctor Allen Cherry will be presiding.
Owen was born on February 10, 1927. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1944-1946. Owen retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 35 years of service and was an entrepreneur in several businesses.
Blessed with a calling to mentor to young boys and young men, Owen's involvement with them included teaching Sunday school, leading Explorer Scouts and Royal Ambassadors, and coaching and supporting youth sports. He was generous to the less fortunate, a founding member of Scotfield Country Club, and served on the Halifax County Planning Board.
Owen was deeply devoted to his grandchildren and great-grandchild. He was always eager to be with them, to support them in their school and life activities, to teach them to fish, build, create, and care about others. His love for them grew every day.
Owen F. Dudley, Sr.
Scotland Neck
Owen Finnel Dudley, Sr., 84, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 of natural causes.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Scotland Neck. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. The Reverend Doctor Allen Cherry will be presiding.
Owen was born on February 10, 1927. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1944-1946. Owen retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 35 years of service and was an entrepreneur in several businesses.
Blessed with a calling to mentor to young boys and young men, Owen's involvement with them included teaching Sunday school, leading Explorer Scouts and Royal Ambassadors, and coaching and supporting youth sports. He was generous to the less fortunate, a founding member of Scotfield Country Club, and served on the Halifax County Planning Board.
Owen was deeply devoted to his grandchildren and great-grandchild. He was always eager to be with them, to support them in their school and life activities, to teach them to fish, build, create, and care about others. His love for them grew every day.
Published in The News & Observer on April 21, 2011
Owen F. Dudley, Sr.
Scotland Neck
Owen Finnel Dudley, Sr., 84, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 of natural causes.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Scotland Neck. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. The Reverend Doctor Allen Cherry will be presiding.
Owen was born on February 10, 1927. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1944-1946. Owen retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 35 years of service and was an entrepreneur in several businesses.
Blessed with a calling to mentor to young boys and young men, Owen's involvement with them included teaching Sunday school, leading Explorer Scouts and Royal Ambassadors, and coaching and supporting youth sports. He was generous to the less fortunate, a founding member of Scotfield Country Club, and served on the Halifax County Planning Board.
Owen was deeply devoted to his grandchildren and great-grandchild. He was always eager to be with them, to support them in their school and life activities, to teach them to fish, build, create, and care about others. His love for them grew every day.
Owen F. Dudley, Sr.
Scotland Neck
Owen Finnel Dudley, Sr., 84, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 of natural causes.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Scotland Neck. Interment will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. The Reverend Doctor Allen Cherry will be presiding.
Owen was born on February 10, 1927. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1944-1946. Owen retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 35 years of service and was an entrepreneur in several businesses.
Blessed with a calling to mentor to young boys and young men, Owen's involvement with them included teaching Sunday school, leading Explorer Scouts and Royal Ambassadors, and coaching and supporting youth sports. He was generous to the less fortunate, a founding member of Scotfield Country Club, and served on the Halifax County Planning Board.
Owen was deeply devoted to his grandchildren and great-grandchild. He was always eager to be with them, to support them in their school and life activities, to teach them to fish, build, create, and care about others. His love for them grew every day.
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