Robert Dudley's Obituary
Robert Craig Dudley, 74, was born on February 16, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri and passed away on April 26, 2017. He was adopted immediately following his birth by Ellsie and Dorothy Dudley and was raised in Joplin, Missouri. At the age of 25, he me the love of his life, charlene Painter. Shortly after their marriage, the Dudleys moved to Tulsa, OK in search of steady employment. bob wored as a machinist in a couple facilities and soon found permanent employment at BS & B Safety Systems where he ultimately retired at the age of 65 after over 35 years of service. It was in Tulsa where their son Scott was born, and in Broken Arrow where they called home.Bob was preceded in death by his adoptive parents. He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Charlene Dudley, and his son, Scott Dudley, along with brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, friends, and good neighbors.He will be greatly missed for he impacted the lives of so many. Bob will always be loved.A graveside service will be held at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens on Monday, May 1, 2017 at two in the afternoon.
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