John Milton Dudley, 81, of Stockdale, Texas, passed on April 28, 2023. John was born on March 12, 1942.  He was born in Attleboro, MA, on March 12, 1942, son of the late John and Margaret Dudley. He is survived by his spouse, Shirly Dudley, and his three daughters, Debra, Donna and Denise McIntyre. He is also survived by his seven siblings, their spouses, and numerous nieces and nephews. John Milton graduated from Providence College in 1964 and then served in the Peace Corps in Bhopal, India, where he was a teacher of mathematics and English and a builder of windmills. In 1975 he became a Professor of Law at Wayne State University Law School in Detroit where he taught until his death. At Wayne State he played a key role in the Law School academic senate, union negotiations, and on the university governing body. In 2012, he was elected to the Academy of Scholars in recognition of his academic achievements and received the Wayne State University Presidential Award for Excellence in Service for his outstanding contributions to the university. He was a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan and his favorite player of all time was Pedro Martinez.