Dear Alice and Family Members, Ambrose was a very special person in my life. As Director of the Ruth Sheets Adult Care Center I witnessed Ambrose minister to frail seniors every Tuesday for 16 years. His ability to bring them back to a part of their religious upbringing was beautiful to observe. Most of the participants suffered from some form of Dementia but when Ambrose would talk about Jesus they would come alive and even ask him questions about his message. He truly loved the Lord and enjoyed sharing his faith with others, he was a special influence in my own faith journey. I will miss him but I will always remember his wonderful ways, bless all of you at this time.

My prayers and sympathy, Alice and family. Your Ambrose was a wonderful, caring servant leader whom I first met in 1981 when he hired me as a newswoman for the Raleigh AP Bureau, a short-lived career move that he gently led me away from! Two decades later I came to know him in his volunteer role advocating for ministry to/with/for senior adults in The United Methodist Church. He was equally passionate about both endeavors, and will be remembered as a person who gave his best even under the most difficult circumstances. Countless lives have been changed because Ambrose CARED. I am so grateful for the privilege of having known him.

To the Dudley Family. We are saddened by your loss and are praying for you to find strength in this time of need. Please let us know if you need anything at all!

I pray for the family at this time of loss. I pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort each and every family member and friends. Ambrose Buckner Dudley will be missed, and today will be a day to cherish all the memories of his life; and the legacy he left to those he loved.

Ambrose was a wonderful friend and colleague to me when I first became editor of The Daily Reflector in Greenville, now nearly 23 years ago. I often called upon him for advice and he always was more than willing to help me. I looked forward to his regular visits here and our lunches together. There are few colleagues in my work life for whom I have had such respect and admiration. I have missed him greatly these last years. Al Clark, executive editor, The Daily Reflector, Greenville, NC.

Alice and family, My sincerest condolences on Ambrose's passing. I was his photographer in the Hartford Bureau of AP and had the privilege of working under him. He was a great newsman and he and I also had many conversations in his office of an informal nature. There aren't many like him and I shall miss him both as a friend and as a consummate professional.

Alice, I am so very sorry to read of Ambrose death. On Friday night, May 25th we were talking about you and Ambrose, at Jim's 55th class reunion. Our prayers are with you and your wonderful family. Carolyn and Jim Long

Ambrose was a great newsman and a good person. As bureau chief, he was always attentive to our newspaper's needs and interests. As a man, he was kind, witty and insightful. I miss the days when he was bureau chief in more ways than one. Elizabeth Cook Editor Salisbury Post

He was a good man who always left you better than he found you whether it was a laugh or a life lesson. As the managing editor of a member newspaper I have many fond memories of Ambrose's time in Connecticut. He ran a great bureau and was highly-respected. My condolences to the family.

Alice, Greg, and Chris, I'm so sad to hear of Ambrose's passing; I have fond memories of Ambrose upstairs in his office, driving Greg and me to school when we missed the bus, and of the puzzled looks he gave us when we played Dungeons & Dragons and got a little over-excited at the prospect of campaigning against a nest of evil dwarves. Lots of love to you all. -Andrew

Dear Alice, I just learned of Ambrose's passing, and I want you to know the news left a hole in my heart. He was much loved, as you know. From the time I worked with him in the old Charlotte bureau, I admired his drive, his innovation and his rapport with our members, staff and news contacts. Of course, I always felt that he married well, too! Best wishes to you and the boys. Please call on me if I can do anything for you. Mike Rouse

With sadness I learn of your great loss, and send prayers that you will be surrounded with support and care. My hope is that soon your memories will bring only joy. Take care, Alice, Greg and Chris -- your NRUMC Youth Coordinator of years ago, Elizabeth Gant

Ambrose Dudley was one of the best The Associated Press offered to help newspaper editors do their jobs better during my 60 years as a journalist (43 years as top news executive at four newspapers. He had a knack for being both a mentor and a student at the same time as he made always-welcome visits to newspapers across the state. He was a strong, productive leader, great storyteller, humorous conversationalist and a genuine people-person. I am truly honored to have had Ambrose as a friend and confidant.

Chris, i am sorry to hear of the death of your Dad. I send my condolences and wanted you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Marilyn

I remember fondly the Dudleys as newlyweds in the mid-1960's: Alice was Director of Christian Education at Hayes-Barton UMC and Ambrose "did something with newspapers" and often helped her with a bunch of us kids at MYF. I remember Ambrose as being a nice guy, unflappable with an ever-present smile of amusement (at us?) on his face. I'm sorry to learn that he and Alice have had so many health challenges during recent years. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this time of loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope many happy memories of Ambrose will ease your grief.

Dear Alice, It has been a long time since we last saw each other. I remember you so well as the guidance counselor at Butner-Stem Elementary School. You used to invite me to give parent workshops, and I always enjoyed having you as the facilitator. I have never forgotten both your kindness and genuine interest in others, and these attributes of yours have traveled with me all these years. I am so sorry for your loss. I recall how fondly you always spoke of your husband and children. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Alice and family... So sorry to hear about Ambrose's passing as I just saw him in ACE last week. Sharon and I always enjoyed visiting with you and the family while in Woodstone as those were special times of our families growing up together. I hope you cherish those good memories and all the others you shared with Ambrose as you go through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless... Doug and Sharon Olson

Alice, Cousin Sharon let us know of the death of your Ambrose. Bob and I are so sorry to hear that; but moreover, we are sorry we did not get to see more of the two of you. The years just speed by, do they not?! Please know our love and prayers join in with all the many others to comfort you and your family. Bob and Kathy Mooney

Dear Alice and family, We are so sorry to hear of Ambrose death. We just found out today, June 19, 2012. Had we known, we would have been to visit you and attended the funeral. We will be by really soon. Ambrose was such a good and loving person. He will be missed by us. Much love and blessings, Cheryl and John