Curtis W Dudley

Curtis W. Dudley, 65, of Mt. Carmel, peacefully passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation for Curt will be held Friday, June 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Short-Cunningham Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Short-Cunningham Funeral Home, 527 N. Mulberry Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois.  Burial will follow in Adams Corner Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Curt’s memory to the college fund for his great granddaughter, Desiree.  Envelopes will be available at the visitation or can be mailed to Short-Cunningham Funeral Home, P.O. Box 397, Mt. Carmel, IL  62863.

Curtis was born July 13, 1959, in Wabash County, Illinois to Roy and June Henderson Dudley. He married Alison L. Hawf in Henderson, KY on May 9, 2003.

When he was fourteen years old a man named Lou Watkins took Curt under his wing and taught him all about the sound system business. At age seventeen, Curt bought the business from Mr. Watkins and travelled throughout the country, setting up sound systems mostly at state fairs.  Later in his life he became a nationally certified electrician. He travelled working outages all over the country. Curt loved music in all forms but especially loved listening to his beloved wife, Alison, playing the piano. He loved his family, his children. He had a very special bond with his great granddaughter, Desiree; they brought an incredible amount of joy to each other. He liked being outdoors, having bonfires and spending time with his dogs. But his greatest joy was the numerous trips he and Alison took to Mexico together and with family and friends.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Alison; children, Chantel Welker of Mt. Carmel, William Gallucci of Long Valley, New Jersey; special sister-in-law Jama Hawf; siblings Tonia Dudley of Baytown, Texas, Julie (Paula) Dudley of Cleveland, Texas, Tamara (Kenny) Carnegie of Dayton, Texas, Michele (Sterling) Garver of Shreve, OH; those who called him “Popeye”, Breyana Cansino, Hunter Gallucci, Jace Gallucci and great granddaughter Desiree Marroquin; and several nieces and nephews and many special cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and in-laws, the late Rev. Paul and Gretchen Hawf.

Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com

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