Melvin "Dwight" Eudy's Obituary
Melvin "Dwight" Eudy, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 27, 2025, at the age of 78. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle.
Born on November 26, 1946, in Stanly County, Dwight was the son of the late Charlie Clay Eudy and Auta B. McLester Eudy. He honorably served in the Army National Guard as part of the Armored Division. Dwight spent much of his career working in customer service at Crook Motor Company and was also a former driver for Smith Furniture in Albemarle. A man of Baptist faith, he had a deep appreciation for classic cars and could often be found at local car shows and cruise-ins. He also enjoyed collecting antiques, a hobby that reflected his love for preserving history and tradition.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Vicky Pennington Eudy; his son, Chad Eudy of Albemarle; his brother, Clegg Eudy (Elaine) of Mooresville; and sisters, Josephine Huneycutt (Bob) of Albemarle and Melinda Drake (JR) of New London.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association. Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Eudy family.
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