Dudley Jolla Jr.

December 11, 2020

On Friday, December 11, 2020, Dudley Jolla Jr. earned his wings and took his place in his heavenly home. He was born on December 23, 1958 in Woodville, Mississippi to the late Dudley Sr. and Surfronia Bethley Jolla. He was the baby of 4 siblings. He accepted the Lord as his Savior in Christ at King Emmanuel Baptist Church. In 1967, his family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. Dudley Jr. graduated from John McDonough Senior High School. He furthered his education by becoming a certified welder. He later made a career change and retired with Sewage and Water Board as a field technician after 37 years of service. Dudley Jr. always had a smile on his face, a kind word to share, or maybe a joke or two. He was a devoted father to his two daughters and Godson. Dudley Jr. also leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted fiancé, 3 sisters, 3 honorary sons and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Dudley Jr. was preceded in death by his father and brother. While his immediate family has chosen to have a private service, other relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation from the hours of 9:00 to 10:00am, on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone in attendance is required to wear mask and practice social distancing.