DUDDING, James E., age 73, of Lakeland, FL passed away Monday, October 19, 2015. He was born September 22, 1942 in New Castle, VA to his parents, Charles and Eitha Dudding. James was preceded in death by his sister, Pauline Thomas. Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Jean Dudding; sons, Lewis (Rhonda) Carpenter, Randall (Deborah) Carpenter and Eric Carpenter; daughters, Jeanette (Greg) Gibson, Betty (Mike) Gibson and Tina Cole; brothers, Charles (Ruth) Dudding, Grady Lee Dudding, Al Dudding and Daniel Dudding; sisters, Irma Ann Blankenship, Bonnie Ford, Deborah (Michael) White, Elaine Dudding and Kay (Gary) Pritt; twelve grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2015 at Blount and Curry, Terrace Oaks Chapel, 12690 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
