Dudley Keith Montgomery

Dudley Keith Montgomery died in his home on February 9, 2023. He was born in 1931 to Fred and Lucille Montgomery. Dudley was the fifth of five sons, all of whom served in the Korean War or World War II. All five graduated from Texas Tech University. Dudley graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1948. He was Who's Who on Campus at Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University) where he graduated with a degree in Agricultural Economics in 1952. Throughout his college career, Dudley was a member of Air Force ROTC and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant upon graduation. He was stationed in Europe during the Korean War as an officer in the Strategic Air Command. Although Dudley stayed in the Air Force Reserves until 1966, he re-entered civilian life in 1954 when he moved to Pecos, Texas, to work for Anderson Clayton Cotton Oil Mill in the Crop Finance Department. On Valentine's Day 1956 he met Patty Holcombe when depositing his paycheck at Security State Bank and they married in March of 1957. They have three daughters: Cecile, Cynthia, and Amy. Dudley went to work at Pecos Insurance Agency in 1956, and then Security State Bank in 1960, eventually becoming the bank's President and CEO. Dudley was the consummate community banker. He financed everything from children's FFA and 4-H show animals to multi-million-dollar farming and ranching operations. He assisted his customers with investments, estates, and even personal matters. Dudley both enjoyed and contributed to his profession by serving on various industry boards. He was active in the Texas Bankers Association and American Bankers Association; a Director of the Texas Independent Bank and a director of the Dallas Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank. Dudley retired from banking in 2000. In addition to his banking career, Dudley was General Manager and a Director of Balmorhea Ranches, Inc. for over 50 years; manager of Holcombe and Rape Ranches; and was co-executor of the Herman Lindley Trust. Dudley was an active member of the Pecos Downtown Lion's Club, Pecos Chamber of Commerce and First United Methodist Church of Pecos. After moving to Lubbock in 2007, he enjoyed faithfully attending Texas Tech sporting events. He joined the First Baptist Church of Lubbock where he and Patty became members of the Good Samaritan Sunday School Class. Serving as a member, and often director, of Bloys Camp Meeting Association for 40+ years brought Dudley great joy and many enduring friendships. Dudley was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lucille, and his brothers William, Bob, Fred, and Joe. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patty Holcombe Montgomery, and their three daughters: Cecile Montgomery of Fort Worth; Cynthia Montgomery of Dallas; and Amy Miller and husband, Trey Miller, of Lubbock, as well as his grandson, Montgomery K. Miller, of St. Louis, Missouri. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Eda Montgomery, Florence Cummings, and Nora Gray and husband, DeVearle Gray, in addition to many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dudley was a man with a quick wit and a solid faith. He gave generously of his time and resources to others. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Gilbert Herrera Evangelistic Association, Bloys Campmeeting Association, the Dudley and Patty Montgomery Endowed Scholarship at Texas Tech University, or the church of your choice. Graveside services will be held at Mount Evergreen Cemetery in Pecos, Texas, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Family Visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Home Friday, February 17, 2023, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in Ford Chapel at the First Baptist Church of Lubbock Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Additional information can be found at www.sandersfuneralhome.com. A webcast of services will be available as well as an online guestbook.

Dudley Keith Montgomery

April 20, 1931 - February 9, 2023