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Demetrius Cortee' Dudley

12/07/1969 - 04/05/2021

Obituary For Demetrius Cortee' Dudley

Demetrius Dudley, 51, of Peeples Rd., Oak Ridge, NC, departed this life on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan, NY. He was born in Virginia on December 7, 1969, the son of Anthony Schoolfield and the late Verneter Dudley Royal.

Demetrius was a graduate of Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. He was a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Inc., and a member of the Hofstra Athletics Basketball Team.

Demetrius leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Purcell Green-Dudley of the home; one daughter, Skylar Raquel Dudley of Oak Ridge, NC; his father; Anthony (Louise) Schoolfield of Martinsville, VA; two sisters, Monique S. Galloway (Geno) of High Point, NC, and Sonya Kay Nowlin of Eden, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Carver Memorial Gardens, 2256 Carver Rd., Martinsville, VA, with Pastor Dwight Mack, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hour of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

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I am deeply saddened to find out of the passing of Meechie. You have always been in my heart and always will be! You will be missed. Therese

Deeply sorry for your loss and praying for healing for your family.

Harry and Emma Holland

Meechie ..you will be truly missed. Although I haven't seen you in a long time, I will always remember Verneter putting a helmet on your head because you would always hit that head. Rest in peace cousin.

So sorry to hear of the passing of my childhood friend Demetrius. My prayers are with his family. RIP my friend. Lativla

Its crazy cause my last memory of Meechie was when he was staying at my grandma's house (Josephine's) in Astoria. It was the first time meeting our cousin and we were kids and hearing his semi-high high pitched country accent, my brother and I thought it was hilarious. And he knew it amused us but he was the koolest person we even met! My brother and myself always wanted to be around him, we would always asked about him and Chea would allow us to play her drums and he had no rhythm when it came to playing, lol!!! But I will miss Cuzzo! S.I.P.!!πŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏ

So sorry to hear of the passing of my childhood friend Demetrius. My prayers are with his family. RIP my friend.

Demetrius, I remember always being at the wrong place and what I thought was the right time, and you made sure I was always good. "that's Los's little sister, Nah, go home!".lol. Thank you for being you, a big brother and always making sure I was good and staying out of trouble. May you rest in peace and may God cover your family in this time of sorrow. Mr & Mrs. Basemore (Maritza Arias)

MY THE MOST HIGH BLESS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY WILL SMITH

Deepest Sympathy to the Schoolfield and Dudley family in the loss of your love one. πŸ™πŸΌ Maurice, Lucinda, Courtney & Ashely Gravely

Meech I will miss you my beloved Fraternity Brother. May God grant you peace and watch over your Wife and Daughter as well as all of your love ones. Your Sigma brothers from spring 1992 of Hoftra University the Charter line (GENESIS) will never forget you.

Love Michael Marsalis aka Boogie

You brought nothing but happiness into my life. My friend and mentor. I will miss you so much . My prayers go out to you and your family , may god continue to love and guide you. xoxo Susan Olivero

A thought of comfort and condolences to the family...Gwen Williams

I will miss you very much Meechie! Thank you for the laughs and kindness! RIP my friend!β€πŸ˜”β€

My condolences to the family! Rest In Peace

Demetrius Montrose

My friend gone to soon! I got this news and was saddened. You were the best at what you did on the court! I remember those deep three pointers and the form that was so sweet holding that shooting arm up high to let everyone see if they didn't know. LOL We haven't seen each other for years but had some great memories in high school and college.... when we played against each other ...when I was at Central Connecticut. I miss that confident heal to toe big dawg Dudley walk after you blazed the court and that care free laugh! We snapped on each other cause I was an Omega man and you were a Zigma man and we appreciated each other. You loved to hear your name called in the Arena's -Love You bro and Miss you! I know you are in Heaven. Rest In Peace-

Demetrius Montrose Harlem Now In Irvine California πŸ™πŸΏ

Sending our prayers and condolences to the family. Praying that God give you strength and peace

My condolences to Purcell and Sky and immediate family'. You will be truly missed Demetrius... See you at the Crossroads Bro Julio and Ronald Popotte Family

A good brother gone to Glory too soon. Will miss you brother. My condolences to the family.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Barksdale-Clark family

Meach was my adopted Son. It's so hard to put in words of his passing. We had so much good times together. You are gone but you will never be forgotten!! Sleep in perfect peace My Dear Son.πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ From: Sadie & Val

Double Dee RIP Brother! Prayers Up to Your Family and Daughter! Fellow Hayesmen Edmond Space Green

Meach was my adopted son it's so hard to put in words of his passing. We had so much good times together. Gone but will never be forgotten sleep on my dear son.πŸ™πŸ’œπŸ’œ

My condolences to your family. Ever since I first met you, you always made me feel like family. Big Dre

My condolences to your family. Ever since I first met you, you always made me feel like family. Big Dre

My condolences to your family. Ever since I first met you, you always made me feel like family. Big Dre

My deepest condolences to the entire familyπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Kirk and the Rodriguez family.

My deepest condolences to all of you. So sorry for the lost of a good man. God bless the family. πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ

Blessed are they that mourn for they will be comforted. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian

Blessed are they that mourn for they will be comforted. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian

Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the family. Peter and Willie Mae Harris

May the memories you hold in your heart bring healing and peace to your soul. Love, Joe/Renee Moore

Sending my condolences to the family.

So sorry to hear of passing of your love one.Praying for your family.Roy and Geraldine Kellam BE

My prayers are with you and the family. I pray God's wraps his arms around you in the days to comes to give you peace.

Much love,

Pamela Rorie and family

My prayers are with you and the family

My Deepest Sympathy To The Family

He Was My Best Friend

Sorry for your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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