Mr. Earl H. Dudley, age 80 of Texarkana, Arkansas, formerly of Hope passed away Friday February 15, 2019, in Texarkana. Earl was born on August 19, 1938, in Hope, Arkansas to Earl Little and Mary Louise Coefield Dudley. He was a retired Section Chief for Dallas Fire Department for 32 years and a member of the Texas Air National Guard. Earl was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his grandsons. He loved the history of WWII, gardening and sport hunting of birds. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include; his wife of 56 years Patsy Willett Dudley of Texarkana, two daughters, Kim Dorsett, husband Kenny of Heath, Texas, Felicia Hill, husband Bryan of Midlothian, Texas, brother, Charles Dudley of Hope, three grandsons, Kelly Dorsett, Blake Hill, Kyle Hill and a host of relatives and friends.

Family visitation will be 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Wednesday February 20, 2019, at Brazzel Oakcrest 1001 South Main Hope, Arkansas 71801.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Texarkana 2407 Galleria Oaks Texarkana, Texas 75501 or www. hospiceoftexarkana.org

Memorial services will be 2:00pm on Wednesday February 20, 2019, at Brazzel/Oakcrest with Bro. Neil Ridling officiating. Private family burial at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online register: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com