Obituary for Alfred DeGreat Dudley Sr.
Mr. Alfred R. Dudley, Sr.
Alfred Roosevelt DeGreat Dudley Sr. was born on March 19, 1935, to the late Gilmer
and Clara Dudley in Aurora, North Carolina. He was the 4th child of 11 children born
into their union. Alfred peacefully departed this life and was welcomed in the arms of
his Loving Savior on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Life-long Student and Patriarch
Alfred Dudley, Sr., attended North Carolina A&T University and was bestowed a
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He was passionate about
learning and continued his studies at Catholic University of America. As a tribute to
his life of helping and teaching others, Alfred received an Honorary Doctorate of
Humane Letters from Breakthrough Bible College. He married the love of his life and
business partner, the late Joyce Dudley, in 1958. During their 64-year union, they had
four children; Michelle, Alfred Jr., Jeffrey, and Melanie and 9 grandchildren; Joyce,
Alfred III, Mayen, Camryn, Jeffon, Maiev, Faith, Grace and Tamora.
Illustrious Career
Alfred Dudley, Sr. was employed as an engineer for the following national
organizations: the U.S. General Services Administration, the National Institute of
Health, and the United States Navy Department in Washington, DC. After many years
of dedication and hard work, he chose to resign from his government service to work
with his brother Joe Dudley, Sr. at Dudley Products, Inc. to become a job maker
instead of a job taker. Alfred was instrumental in developing sales forces for Dudley
Products in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. He was the #1
salesperson in the company for many years. In fact, Alfred earned the title of
President & Most Valuable Dudley-ite so many times that he was given special
recognition as the first and only President Emeritus at Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC. He
believed that he could do it all and later purchased and became President of Dudley
Beauty College located 2031 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC.
Leader & Mentor
Mr. Alfred Dudley, Sr. was an exemplary and outstanding role model and leader for
his family, the community, Dudley Beauty College, Dudley Products, Inc. and Dudley
Beauty Corp, LLC. He traveled all over the world training sales representatives in
effective sales strategies and helping cosmetologists, barbers, nail technologists and
students in the beauty industry. He was instrumental in helping them build their
businesses to become successful entrepreneurs. Alfred loved being a mentor to many
and welcomed the opportunity to assist them in achieving their professional goals. His
main objective was “to utilize his education, skills and expertise to help others.”
Alfred made everyone smile when he answered their question about how he was
doing. His infectious response was “I’m better than good, better than most and even
sometimes better than that. Hello! Thank you for asking”.
World Renown
Mr. Alfred Dudley, Sr. has received numerous awards and citations but one of his
most cherished one was the 2006 Outstanding Individuals and Organizations for their
Demonstrated Leadership in Business given by the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People Washington DC Chapter. He has been an Icon in the
Beauty Industry and a Champion to many. His life philosophy was "If you work hard
on yourself, then you can be anything you want to be in life. " Alfred embodied this
philosophy which was reflected in his work ethic and all that he did to change the
lives of others.
Legacy
His hard work ethic, valuable knowledge and vast experience led him to be a role
model for many and an outstanding pillar in the community. His zeal for developing
people to their full potential has been a great source of inspiration and motivation for
his family, students, and staff. We know that Mr. Dudley’s life and legacy will live on
for many generations to come.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Michelle, Alfred Jr., Melanie
(Landrick), his grandchildren, Joyce (Miles), Alfred III, Mayen, Camryn, Jeffon,
Maiev, Faith, Grace and Tamora, his brothers, William Dudley, Joe Dudley, Sr,
Cornelius Dudley (Emma), MacArthur Dudley, George Dudley (Blanche), his sisters
Mardecia (Pete), Elsie (Juarez), a host of beloved nieces and nephews, Dudley Beauty
College staff, Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC family, loyal customers, and friends
Alfred Roosevelt DeGreat Dudley Sr. was born on March 19, 1935, to the late Gilmer
and Clara Dudley in Aurora, North Carolina. He was the 4th child of 11 children born
into their union. Alfred peacefully departed this life and was welcomed in the arms of
his Loving Savior on Sunday, May 21, 2023.
Life-long Student and Patriarch
Alfred Dudley, Sr., attended North Carolina A&T University and was bestowed a
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He was passionate about
learning and continued his studies at Catholic University of America. As a tribute to
his life of helping and teaching others, Alfred received an Honorary Doctorate of
Humane Letters from Breakthrough Bible College. He married the love of his life and
business partner, the late Joyce Dudley, in 1958. During their 64-year union, they had
four children; Michelle, Alfred Jr., Jeffrey, and Melanie and 9 grandchildren; Joyce,
Alfred III, Mayen, Camryn, Jeffon, Maiev, Faith, Grace and Tamora.
Illustrious Career
Alfred Dudley, Sr. was employed as an engineer for the following national
organizations: the U.S. General Services Administration, the National Institute of
Health, and the United States Navy Department in Washington, DC. After many years
of dedication and hard work, he chose to resign from his government service to work
with his brother Joe Dudley, Sr. at Dudley Products, Inc. to become a job maker
instead of a job taker. Alfred was instrumental in developing sales forces for Dudley
Products in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. He was the #1
salesperson in the company for many years. In fact, Alfred earned the title of
President & Most Valuable Dudley-ite so many times that he was given special
recognition as the first and only President Emeritus at Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC. He
believed that he could do it all and later purchased and became President of Dudley
Beauty College located 2031 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC.
Leader & Mentor
Mr. Alfred Dudley, Sr. was an exemplary and outstanding role model and leader for
his family, the community, Dudley Beauty College, Dudley Products, Inc. and Dudley
Beauty Corp, LLC. He traveled all over the world training sales representatives in
effective sales strategies and helping cosmetologists, barbers, nail technologists and
students in the beauty industry. He was instrumental in helping them build their
businesses to become successful entrepreneurs. Alfred loved being a mentor to many
and welcomed the opportunity to assist them in achieving their professional goals. His
main objective was “to utilize his education, skills and expertise to help others.”
Alfred made everyone smile when he answered their question about how he was
doing. His infectious response was “I’m better than good, better than most and even
sometimes better than that. Hello! Thank you for asking”.
World Renown
Mr. Alfred Dudley, Sr. has received numerous awards and citations but one of his
most cherished one was the 2006 Outstanding Individuals and Organizations for their
Demonstrated Leadership in Business given by the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People Washington DC Chapter. He has been an Icon in the
Beauty Industry and a Champion to many. His life philosophy was "If you work hard
on yourself, then you can be anything you want to be in life. " Alfred embodied this
philosophy which was reflected in his work ethic and all that he did to change the
lives of others.
Legacy
His hard work ethic, valuable knowledge and vast experience led him to be a role
model for many and an outstanding pillar in the community. His zeal for developing
people to their full potential has been a great source of inspiration and motivation for
his family, students, and staff. We know that Mr. Dudley’s life and legacy will live on
for many generations to come.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Michelle, Alfred Jr., Melanie
(Landrick), his grandchildren, Joyce (Miles), Alfred III, Mayen, Camryn, Jeffon,
Maiev, Faith, Grace and Tamora, his brothers, William Dudley, Joe Dudley, Sr,
Cornelius Dudley (Emma), MacArthur Dudley, George Dudley (Blanche), his sisters
Mardecia (Pete), Elsie (Juarez), a host of beloved nieces and nephews, Dudley Beauty
College staff, Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC family, loyal customers, and friends