Billy Joe Dudley was born March 29, 1938 to Albert and Beulah Dudley in Cisco, Texas. He walked into his heavenly home on February 25, 2024 surrounded by his wife and loving family.

Throughout his life he had many interests, but was most known for his family leadership, church devotion and his love for God's Word. He was also known for his quick smile, cheerful whistling and willingness to lend a helping hand, whether it be for a family member, neighbor or volunteering at church. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents, his late wife; Laura Jean Dudley, siblings; Betty Widawsky, Belle Presley, Alwin Dudley, Wanda Cheney, Johnny Dudley, daughter; Kathy Dudley and grandson; Chad Allen Brantley.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 22 years Juanita Annette Dudley, Sister Jerrie Palmer of Orange, Texas, Brother Leslie Dudley of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Children: Kenneth Donnell and wife Janna Doretha (Dotty), Russell and husband Lane, Donna Fitzgerald and husband Jonathan, Greg Dudley and wife Tammie, Steven Dudley and wife Teresa, James Edward Hebert, Carolyn Stidham and husband Mike, Sandra Rodriquez and husband Ralph, Jeannette Miller and husband John. Grand Children: Brian Daniels, Edward Donnell, Stephen Brantley and wife Kylie, Wesley Russell, Erin Marie Dudley, Katelynn Elise Dudley, Caleb Michael Fitzgerald and wife Victoria, Shelbi Grace Garcia and husband Jose, JoyAnna Faith Lavallie and husband Christopher, Nathan Joseph Fitzgerald, Evie Hope Fitzgerald, Chelsey Rae Dudley, Steven Cody Dudley, Shelby Ann Roberts, James Michael Hebert and wife MaryAnn, Charles Stidham and wife Sara, Allison Harris and husband Josh, Kimberly Miller. Great Grandchildren: John, Tyler, Dylan, Ethan, Bo, Peylei, Maryella, Arteus, Austin, Kristian, Johnny, Sierra, Hailey, Sienna Marie Fitzgerald, Ezekiel Jude Garcia, Elias Marshall Lavallie (arriving in April), Ethan, Riley and Rowan Hebert, Sebastian and Ricky Stidham, Kaylee Miller, Emma Harris, Liam Harris, Eloise Harris. Great Great Grandchildren: Lacey, Kain and Isley.