Dennis “Wayne” Fudge, 69, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Adair County on December 13, 1954 to the late Eldin Fudge and Mary Corbin Gowen.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Blake Fudge.
Wayne formerly attended the Sparksville Church of the Nazarene, was a long-time employee of Dollar General Store and a retired farmer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He had a heart of gold and loved his family more than anything. He loved people and never met a stranger; he always had a smile on his face that was contagious, and he was always there to help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by all those who were blessed to know him.
“There are some who brings a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.”
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Lisa Burton (Chris)
1 son: Dustin Fudge (fiancé Angela McVay)
5 grandchildren: Conner, Kyler, Kendyl, and Kamdyn Burton and River Fudge
2 sisters: Lois Richards (Randy) and Sue Pelston
2 special nephews: Thomas and Travis Richards
His girlfriend: Ethel Bevell (& her children: BJ Janes, Joey Janes, and Timothy Janes; & her grandchildren: Jozlyn and Ashton Janes)
Many other friends & relatives
Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Withers officiating
Burial: Harrods Fork Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Wednesday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Conner Burton, Kyler Burton, Kamdyn Burton, Thomas Richards, Joey Janes, and Timothy Janes
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
