Howard Franklin Dudley, Jr., 85, of Livingston, Texas, passed away on June 10, 2017 at his home in Livingston, Texas. He was born on February 26, 1932 in Dallas, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Howard also worked as a sales representative for the Colgate Palmolive Company for 30 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard Franklin Dudley, Sr. and Calle Mae (Hale) Dudley; daughter, Deborah Dudley.

"Howdy" is survived by his wife of 61 years, Leslie (Townsend) Dudley of Livingston, Texas; son, Lee Dudley of Dallas, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Keven McNulty and Bill of Richardson, Texas; along with other relatives and numerous friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cocnranfh.com .