Paul Milton Dudley, 72, of Newbern, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Paul was born on October 2, 1948, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Wallace and Helen Hutcheson Dudley. He was retired from Colonial DPP, where he worked for over 18 years and was a former manager of Auto Zone. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was also an avid fan of wrestling.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2021 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens with Bro. Jackie Goad officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Family members and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Survivors include his three brothers, Bobby Dudley of Dyersburg, TN, Wallace Dudley and wife, Judy, of Ridgely, TN and Roger Dudley and wife, Paula, of Dyersburg, TN; and a sister, Patricia Phillips of Halls, TN.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by two brothers, Freeman Dudley and Joe Dudley.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Dudley, Wallace Dudley, Roger Dudley, Jacob Dudley, Bobby Dudley, Jr. and Tim Haynes.