Marvin Jahmal Dudley

Birth - Gracing us with his presence earthside Marvin Jahmal Dudley was born March 2nd, 1975 in Denver Colorado to Mattie Lee Dudley and Marvin L Grant. Education- Jahmal was educated in Denver public schools. He attended Carson Elementary, Cole Middle School, and Manual High School. Go Thunderbolts! After graduating he attended the University of Northern Colorado. Faith- Jahmal accepted Jesus Christ in his Life at an early age. He was raised in the Denver Church of Christ where he attended service with his family, especially his Grandmother Leona Dudley. Jahmal maintained his relationship with God throughout his life. He attended Word of Faith Cathedral in Austell, Ga. Sports- Jahmal was a sports fanatic! He started sports at the age of 7. Football was the first and favorite. He played little league football for the Pirates and little league basketball for Red Shield. He then went on to play basketball and football throughout his school years. He played football for Prince Hall where they won many awards. He played tight end and defensive end for Manual High School. Jahmal's love for sports continued throughout his life. His favorite teams were The LA Lakers and The Denver Broncos. He loved attending games and trash-talking with his mom, lady, and friends! The Broncos vs Atlanta Falcons games were his favorite place to be. Employment- Jahmal has always been a Hustler! He loved providing for his family. He started working at Wagner as a forklift operator. He worked at Dahlia Street Youth Center as a Counselor. There he began his lifetime role as a mentor for many. He then moved to Atlanta, GA where he worked for Zep Inc. for 12 years. His Passions- Jahmal loved putting on JBall/Dizzle Ent. Productions. He hosted events often. Whether it be birthday parties (for himself lol), Flash Back Friday, hosted at the Lounge, or the one he went the hardest for, 303ntha404. Jahmal was a very dapper man. He did not play about his appearance. He was a loyal client and friend at Ernie’s In The Cut. You could always find him dripped from head to toe. As a Son- Jahmal was a phenomenal Son. He helped his mom Mattie raise his younger brother, Wyndell Dudley. He taught his mom how to drive a stick shift. He loved helping out in the kitchen and around the house. He was very protective of his mother. They bonded over all sports. Jahmal was her first love! As a Dad- Jahmal became a father at the age of 17. In 1992, Jahmal and Kellee Leturgez welcomed their firstborn daughter, Kasee D Leturgez. He then went on to marry his childhood sweetheart, Lawanda Ford. They were married for 14 years and were blessed with three daughters. Cierra R Dudley, Nicole R Dudley, and Nia R Dudley. Jahmal was an awesome “Girl Dad” who loved to support his daughters in any way he could. He made sure to always encourage them and preach to them their worth. He was truly the best dad. As a Soulmate- In 2011 Jahmal met his devoted partner and soulmate, Kim Morgan. They made beautiful memories over the last 11 years. Kim and Jahmal loved to travel, have family gatherings, and experience new things together. Especially new food spots! Their union granted him two bonus children. Jalen Morgan and Jasmine Smith. He really took on a father role. He enjoyed attending Jalen's Football games and hitting the gym. He loved chilling with Jas and pouring wisdom into both of them. As a Grandfather- On May 14th, 2016, Jahmal became a Grandfather to Harlee Parker. He welcomed his second granddaughter, Micah Joyce on November 17th, 2018. Jahmal enjoyed taking the girls out to the park, circus, and more. He loved being a Papa! As a Sibling- Jahmal was the Big brother to Wyndel Dudley. He was his brother's keeper. Like any other siblings, Jahmal and Wyndel feuded. Wyndel being a size 15 shoe would still steal his brother's size 12 shoe. It was all brotherly love though! Throughout his life, Jahmal always encouraged his brother. He was also a devoted brother-in-law to Kendall Ford, Deigo, and Obie Bailey. As a Friend- Jahmal considered his friends to be his brothers and sisters. If you ask any of them they would say he was the glue. He was very loyal and true. He loved the homies! Awaiting his arrival- His Grandparents, Carl and Leona Dudley & Russell and Delores Grant. His favorite Aunt and Uncle. Clara “Scoot” Dudley and Ira “Jody” Quarles. His father Marvin Grant. His Dad Cedric Milton. His Mother and brother-in-law Wanda Ford and Obie Bailey. His favorite cousin Stella Cook. His Step Sister Ebony Vivens. And His Best Friends Gregory Fletcher and Desmond Ross.He leaves behind- His loving Mother Mattie “Sweetie” Brewington and Stepfather Larry Brewington. Children: Kasee Leturgez, Cierra Dudley, Nicole Dudley, Nia Dudley, Jasmine Smith, and Jalen Morgan. Grandchildren: Harlee Parker Ogletree and Micah Joyce Dudley. Parents in Love, Arthur Beavers III, and Jackie Beavers, Soulmate Kim Morgan. Brother Wyndel Dudley. Sisters: Junaya “Lu” Dudley, Brian and Mechelle Dudley, Brittney and Joslyn Reese, Natalie Beavers, Chiron Beavers-Simmons, and Nikita Bagent-Thompson. Aunts: Gwendolyn Dudley, Ruby Dudley, Wanda Wright, Carol and Tommy Pace, Madeline Nealey, Delores Dudley. Janice and Ronald Brown. Jackie Oliver, Cathy, and June Mosley. Uncles: Russell and Pearl Grant Jr, Carl Dudley Jr, Felix Lee, Willie Lee. Nephews: Amarion Dudley and Jayzr Dudley, a host of Cousins, Friends, and Brothers from another Mother. An Ode to you…. Honey, the love of my life, I thank you for loving me all these years. Showing me patience, compassion, loyalty & how to enjoy life's treasures. Thank you for being the Dad that my son needed & to show our girls what a Father's love is. I am rejoicing that you are no longer suffering & that you are free. I will miss our belly-aching jokes & laughs & just YOU...Rest Easy Baby love-Kim (aka Trese) Daddy, GIRL DAD Harlee’s Papa I am in disbelief that this is my reality now. I have had so many instances where I just want to call you and hear you say “Hey Suga”, I want to thank you for everything you taught me and for always believing in me and encouraging me when I wasn’t sure of myself. If I could talk to you right now I’d let you know Daddy I can’t do this and you’d tell me yes you can Kay your strong, your smart you can do anything. I thank God for the privilege of being your daughter and I will cherish every memory I have with you. Thank you for being the best Papa a little girl could have Harlee will forever love you. I promise to be alright daddy and I will make you proud. I love you and I’ll forever be missing you. -KaseeThank you for everything. Thank you for loving me and my brother unconditionally from the first day we met you 11 years ago. Thank you for always being there to lead and guide us. Thank you for your constant words of affirmation and for always encouraging us to be the best version of ourselves. We will continue to make you proud. I miss you so much. You may be gone but you will forever live on in our hearts. I love you. -Jas Daddy, My best friend. My confidant. One of my biggest cheerleaders. My Dad. Thank you for never missing a milestone. Thank you for being my hype man. Thank you for always encouraging me to be courageous. Thank you for showing me what patience looks like. Any business venture I had, you invested in. Sometimes you didn’t get it right but you always tried. I appreciate you for never giving up. I’ll miss our late-night roast sessions. Our business meetings. Your pep talks. Micah will miss you so much. I promise to keep your name alive. She will know that she had a Papa who loved and adored her. Please continue to guide me. I still need you. I always will. I love you forever. -Cee Dear Daddy,I am so heartbroken. If you were here right now you would tell me to stop feeling so defeated, but I can’t help but to. You were the only person in my life who would answer the phone every single time I called no matter what time it was. What am I going to do without your kind of love and support? I know I wasn’t your easiest child but you never gave up on being a father to me, and I could never thank you enough for that. All of my accomplishments are a reflection of your parenting, and I am so happy that I could do anything to make you proud. As scary as you know I am, god gave me the strength to be with you until I couldn’t anymore, and I am really grateful for that. I love you forever daddy, and I can’t wait to be with you again.-Love, Coley The sweetest, most selfless soul. You were the best dad a girl could ask for. Since I was a kid you treated me like a princess, showed me true love, and never left me or my sisters without. You shaped me into the woman that I am & I will never forget the lessons you taught me. I promise to make you proud & cannot wait until we meet again. I LOVE YOU!!Forever and always ♾ -Daddy’s Girl 💙🕊 Nia Forever in a world of eternity, your soul is cherished. I thank you for everything you have done for us in this life of sin. May God take you in his hands and put you at peace. We love you and please watch over us as we live and prosper through the universe. Walk with us every step of the way. I love you pops!-JalenA Letter to My Brother, Before I say too much, let's give thanks tothe Lord of all the honor and glory andthe praise for being able to write thisletter to my big brother.He was a good man that loved hard andwill give anything if he had it. He was afirm believer. And he loved theDenver Broncos, we loved each other somuch, he was a very cool person that youwould've loved to be around, loving andcaring. His colors were Orange and blue,Them Bronco colors.And man! he wouldmake those colors look good. He wouldstand out with them. Everybody thatknows him, knows what I'm talking about.He is a good spirit now, he was a strongman, we all know he was fighting thisthing for a while. he wouldn't give up onlife. That reminds me of his favorite teamthe Broncos. Win, lose or draw, they're gonna go hard, that's why he wasa champ! With a strong heart. He is myhero! and forever will be my ANGEL!Let me just say this about angels, Theyare not kids' stuff.They're not fat littlebabies with bows and arrows in theirhands, they are big and strong warriors,they are real! they and powerful! and ifyou are a believer, they are a vital part ofyour life. And that is my BIG BRO, I LOVEHIM!P.S. Love you and I know you're safe withGod and probably getting ready to headoff to one of them Bronco games withGod now. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH-Little bro