Joseph Carl Dudley, Sr.

Mr. Joseph Carl Dudley, Sr., 81, husband of Barbara Linder, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 17, 2016. The relatives and friends of Joseph C. Dudley, Sr. are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 3:00 PM Friday, January 22, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be offered at www.charlestonfunerals.com. A native of Charleston, SC, Joe was a son of the late Agnes Driggers and James J. Dudley. He started his career with SCE&G as a Meter Reader, and later entered Sales and Finance with Montgomery Ward and later Haverty's. After retirement, he served as a Bailiff at the Charleston County Courthouse. A loving family man, Mr. Dudley was very supportive of all his family. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping. He loved dancing, and during a wedding reception, he was introduced to and danced with his future wife, Barbara Linder. Mr. Dudley will be missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by 13 children, 33 Grandchildren, 40 Great-grandchildren, and 1 Great-great-grandchild; and 3 sisters. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian B. Dudley, 4 Brothers, and 2 Sisters. Memorial Donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, www.stjude.org. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, (843) 766-1365.