Dudley was born August 19, 1955 in Houston, Texas to Dudley S. Benoist Sr. and Patricia (Davis) Benoist. Dudley attended St. Christopher and Milby High School and worked as a Senior Piping Designer in Houston for over 40 years. Throughout his life he had many passions. He enjoyed working on cars, riding his Harley, deep sea fishing, hiking national parks, mudding in his bronco, driving his cigarette boat around Lake Conroe, and most of all caring for his dogs. Dudley was a loyal friend and a loving father and grandfather.
Dudley leaves behind his brothers, Michael Benoist, David Benoist; sister, Cynthia (Benoist) Musacchia; son, Dudley Shane Benoist; daughter, Rachel (Benoist) Reddy; son-in-law, Charles Reddy; grandsons, Cash Reddy, Calum Reddy.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 11am at Katy Funeral Home (23350 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77494).