Dudley Jack Spence

March 12, 1931 - November 19, 2017

Dudley Jack Spence, age 86, of Goodland, IN passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Lafayette.Dudley was born March 12, 1931 in Yoeman, IN to Franklin Pierce and Gladys Faye (Sieferd) Spence. He was a graduate from Adams Township, the Class of 1949. Dudley married the love of his life, Ernestene Brown, on June 11, 1949 in Delphi, IN. Dudley was self employed as a farmer for 65 years. He was a member of Brook Christian Church for 55 years. Dudley was a lover of life itself. He especially enjoyed time with friends, family, and his loving grandchildren. In his younger days he enjoyed traveling to North Carolina and Florida.Dudley is survived by his wife, Ernestene Spence of Goodland, IN; Loving children: Michael (Pam) Spence of Cincinnati, OH; R. Patrick (Diann) Spence of Remington, IN; 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and brother George (Jeanie) Spence of New Paris, IN. Dudley was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. Friends may visit at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Chauncey Lattimer officiating. Interment will be at Weston Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dudley to the First Christian Church of Brook.