Charles Ray Dudley, 68, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 11:45 P.M., Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his residence.
Charles had been a heavy equipment operator in the construction field. He was a United States Army veteran. He had been a resident of Gervais, Oregon for twenty-eight years.
He was born February 3, 1953 at Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of Cyril and Ruth (McCowen) Dudley.
He married Vicki Flaherty on February 1, 1998 at Salem, Oregon and she preceded him in death on February 8, 2021.
He is survived by one sister - Linda Batson of Pinckneyville, one brother - Carl Harris of Tamaroa, nieces - Jennifer Wright and Gracie Harris, nephew - Ryan Batson, great nieces and great nephews - Joshua Wright, Maddie Wright, Rylee Batson and Ryker Batson, aunts and uncles - William Harris, Naomi Harris, Doris Cockrum, Faye Campbell, Mary Haley and husband Allen, and David McCowen and wife Kathie.
He was preceded in death by his parents - Cyril Dudley and Ruth Harris, his wife, grandparents - Stanley and Mabel McCowen, one uncle - Paul McCowen, step father - Captain Harris, step grandmother - Mary Harris McCowen, and one nephew - Noah Wright.
Per Charles' request, cremation rites were accorded.
There will be no public visitation or funeral service.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.