Rodger Dudley

Rodger W. Dudley, 83, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel with procession to Oak Ridge Memory Gardens for inurnment. Rodger was born April 20, 1930 in Columbia, MO and was raised by his mother, Fannie (Coleman). He graduated from Hickman High School and attended the University of Columbia before being called to service as a Truman’s Trooper in the Army Reserves during the Korean Conflict. Rodger married his high school sweetheart, Mary “Terri” (Bryson) in 1950 and together they raised two sons. Rodger worked for Armco Steel as Foreman for over 30 years. He was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Independence, and enjoyed fishing. Rodger is survived by sons, Rodger Steven Dudley of Independence, MO; and Greg Dudley and wife Christi of Independence, MO; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and two great grandchildren on the way. He was preceded in death by mother and stepfather, Euel Hammett, his wife, his brother, Kenneth Dudley; and a great granddaughter, Autumn McConnell. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)