William Scott Dudgeon, 55

William Scott Dudgeon of Ashburn, Virginia, died on June 15, 2015, as a result of severe injuries suffered in a bicycle accident. He was born on November 20, 1959, in Anderson, Indiana. He has been a resident in Northern Virginia since the age of 9. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Jane Marshall Dudgeon; his father, William O. Dudgeon Jr.; his mother, Ruth A. Dudgeon; his sister, Renee L. Dudgeon; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Scott graduated from George Mason University with a degree in software engineering and applied this knowledge for more than 23 years at the Internal Revenue Service. Scott loved to travel, especially to France, where he had been many times. Scott and his wife enjoyed learning about the history and culture of ancient European cultures. He also loved to ride his bike daily, weather permitting. The Washington & Old Dominion bike trail was one of his favorite cycling spots.

Family and friends will be celebrating his life at his home In Ashburn, Va., on Saturday, June 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2121 Ward Court NW, Washington, D.C. 20037. www.colonialfune ralhome.com