James Dudley

September 7, 1949 - September 11, 2017

Darlington, South Carolina James Edward “Jimmy” Dudley, 67, of Darlington died on Monday, September 11, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3 PM in Indian Branch United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Indian Branch Cemetery, directed by Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 PM on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Indian Branch United Methodist Church and other times at the home. Jimmy was the son of the late NG Dudley and Melba James Dudley. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he received the bronze star in May of 1971 and served in the United States Army. Jimmy enjoyed playing with his horses, NASCAR Racing and was an avid Gamecock fan. Surviving are his son, Spencer Dudley (Amber) of Darlington; his loving aunt and uncle, who were like parents to him, Sylvia and Ed James of Darlington; his loving cousins, Debbie Suggs (Glenn) of Darlington and Ricky James (Cheree) of Darlington; his uncle, Herbert James; and his bulldog, Buddy; and a host of other family members and friends. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents listed above and by his brother, Terry Dudley. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.kistlerhardeefuneralhome.com