Staff Sgt Thomas J. 'Tj' Dudley

Staff Sergeant Thomas J. TJ Dudley 29, of Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Fort Mill, SC, was killed during combat operations in Helmand province of Afghanistan, Thursday July 7th.
SSgt. Dudley was a proud father of three and devoted husband. A pilar of his community, SSgt. Dudley was also named Captain of the Haws Run Volunteer Fire House in Jacksonville, NC.

The family will receive friends 5:00 9:00PM Wednesday July 13, 2011 at Palmetto Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fort Mill. Funeral service will be held 2:00pm Thursday July 14, 2011 at Fort Mill High School Auditorium, Fort Mill, SC with Pastor George Dye officiating. Burial will be in Rock Hill Memorial Gardens with full military honors.

Born in Rochester, NY, SSgt. Dudley was a son of Robyn Dudley and Thomas A. Ulmer, he is survived by his wife Mary L. Dudley, Daughters: Taylor and Jenna, and son Carter. Thirteen brothers and sisters, 16 nieces and nephews and a great niece.

Contributions may be made to Capitol Bank (Dudley family) Childrens Education Fund, PO Box 1709, Fort Mill, SC 29708 c/o Kaye Harper.

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