Donald Ray Dudley

He was born April 12, 1956 to the late William Franklin and Nettie Lee (Keys) Dudley.

“Curley” loved the mountains. He was a vinyl siding installer and automobile mechanic.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife and best friend, Rebecca Brown; brother, William “Billy” F. Dudley ll.

Survivors include his former wife, Beverly Deem; a son, Donald R. Dudley ll and fiancée, Christina James of Dooms; two daughters, Melissa Dievers and husband, Charles of Crimora, Ashley Dudley and fiancé, Dean of North Carolina; stepson, Jason Brown; stepdaughter, Selena Burnette; two sisters, Barbara Cook and husband, Sam, Leatrice Spangler and husband, David: eight grandchildren, Michael, Jonathan, Dylan, Katelyn, Kaylee, Logan, Ayden, O’Ryan; and five great- grandchildren.

Following cremation, a celebration of life service will be held by his longtime friends, Danny and Debbie Brown at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Car Wash Lane, Calf Mountain Road, Dooms.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.