Dustin Dewayne Fudge, 38, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Burkesville, KY on May 19, 1987, to the late Dennis Wayne Fudge and Flora "Sissy" Burton Fudge.

Dustin was a true outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting his guns and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his son River Fudge; his fiancée Angela McVay; two sisters Lisa Burton (Chris "Bubba") of Columbia, KY and Elizabeth Fudge of Las Vegas, NV and his niece and nephews Conner, Kyler, Kendyl and Kamdyn Burton.

The family honored Dustin's wishes of cremation and will have a celebration of life from 4:00-6:00pm on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with a service to follow at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.