Dudley Price Hardy, 82, of Starke passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Community Hospice Alice and T. O'Neal Douglas Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Dudley was born August 17, 1941, in Gainesville, FL to Douglas Price and Doris (Hinson) Hardy. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1959 and then attended the University of Florida, earning his B.A. in 1963, followed by his J.D. in 1965. After graduation, Dudley started his law practice in Jacksonville, FL with R. Lee Smith, P.A. in 1966. Several years later he moved his practice to Starke, where he continued to practice until his death. He was a member of the Florida Bar Association. Dudley served both his country and community in numerous ways. He was a member of the Army National Guard and was involved in various local clubs and organizations as well. He was a proud co-founder of Take Stock in Children of Bradford County, which helps local middle and high school students achieve academic success. Dudley was a member of the Starke Methodist Church, the Ocala Elks Lodge #286, and a former member of the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs of Starke. He was an avid Gator fan and a member of the Gainesville Quarterback Club. He was also a proud member of the Bradford County Liars Club Lunch Bunch, where he was frequently known for "stirring the pot". Above all, though, Dudley was known for being a devoted husband to his wife Beverly for nearly three decades, and a loving father to Kimberly, Paige, and Tommy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings Dolores, Diane, Debbie, and brother Douglas "Buddy" Hardy. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Beverly (Badger) Hardy of Starke; daughters Kimberly Hardy of Starke, Natalie Paige Vicary of Cambridge, MA and son, Tommy Harwood (Tina) of Tiburon, CA, along with sister Dorothy Jones (Roger) of Starke. He was lovingly called "Grandad" and "Papa Dudley" by his grandchildren Evan Price Vicary, Thomas Harwood III (Sara), and Van Harwood. A Celebration of Life service for Dudley will be held Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Methodist Church in Starke, 200 N Walnut Street, Starke, FL. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 pm and the Service at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Take Stock in Children of Bradford County. Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 620 E. Nona Street Starke, FL 32091. (904) 964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com Visitation Sunday, November 12, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Methodist Church of Starke 200 N. Walnut Street STARKE FL 32091 US Memorial Service Sunday, November 12, 2023 3:00 PM - Methodist Church of Starke 200 N. Walnut Street STARKE FL 32091 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200