Larry R. Dudley 70 of Maeystown, IL., was born on March 15, 1948 in East St. Louis, IL., passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at his residence.

He was a veteran of the United States Army's 1st Cavalry Division. He received a Purple Heart on November 2, 1968 in Vietnam. He was proud of his service and even more proud of those who served at his side. He was an avid duck hunter.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Dudley.

Surviving are his loving wife, whom he married on July 31, 1976, Sandra I. Dudley nee Bequette; two children, Justin "Mikey" (Kelly) Dudley of Dupo, IL. and Tracy L. Dudley of St. Louis, MO; his mother, Lois F. Dudley of Waterloo, IL; and a sister, Janice (Robert) Barton of Red Bud, IL. He was also a dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Online condolences may be expressed at braunfh.com.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.

Visitation will be on Wednesday March 6, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Braun Family Funeral Home 265 Quarry Rd. Columbia, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday March 7, 2019 at 10:00 am at the funeral home with Brother Jim Skaggs officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.