Matthew Perry Dudley

Matthew P. Dudley, 49 of Knoxville, TN passed away at UT Medical Center November 11, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. He was surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born November 1, 1970 in Knoxville and graduated from Central High School and worked as a welder for several years. Matthew enjoyed his life and often expressed his devotion to God on social media. He was baptized as a child at City View Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Herman G. Dudley, Jr; grandparents, Bill and Eva Carr; Herman Dudley Sr. and Louise Travis, all of Knoxville. He is survived by his mother, Marie Carr Vinoski and stepfather John Vinoski; brother, David Dudley and Sister-in-law Renee Thomason Dudley; niece, Bonnie Dudley; nephew, Stone Dudley, all of Knoxville; uncle, Jerry Carr and aunt Connie Carr; aunt, Sherry Mullikin; Great aunt and uncle, Peggy and Tommy Emmett; special friend, Tanya Gutridge and several loving cousins. Family will receive friends Friday, November 15th from 5-7pm at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel with a Memorial service to follow at 7pm, officiated by Pastor John Green of Wallace Memorial Baptist. In lieu of flowers pleas...[more]

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