Jerry Lee Dudley

Jerry Lee Dudley, age 39, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. Jerry was born September 10, 1976 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born and raised an Eastsider – true blue, all the way through! He graduated from Saydel High School in 1995. He later went on to earn an Associates in Culinary Arts degree from Victory Trade College in Springfield, MO in February of 2013.

He was baptized in Kingsway Cathedral and had a very strong faith. He was a member of Luther Church of Hope and a well-liked alumni of Hope Ministries. He loved to spread his love of God.

Jerry liked Monte Carlos, enjoyed bike riding, and was known for his amazing cooking. He was a jokester with a great sense of humor and was a very loving and caring person. Jerry was loyal to his family and friends, was great to be around, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His family meant the world to him and he was a beloved father, son, grandson, brother, and cousin. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

Jerry is survived by his mother, Shirley Dudley; twin brother, Gary Dudley; father, Steve Martin; half-brother and sister, Steve Martin Jr. and Jerri Powell; children, Jerry, Jasmine Hellen Marie, Danielle, Tyler, and Alice; grandparents, Gary and Hellen Goodell and Jim and Lynn Dudley; aunts and uncles, Brenda Sue (Gary), Sherry Anne (Jim), Steve, Kim, and Karla; nieces and nephews, Bobbie Lynn, James, Zachary, Julianna, and Shawntaya; special cousins, Stephanie, Gary Allen, Amber, and William; and other cousins and extended family who will miss him.

Funeral services will take place at 2:30 pm on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St., Des Moines with visitation from 12:30 to 2:30 pm prior to the service.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents and his grandma, Ellen Dudley.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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