Charles Calvin Hudson, Jr.'s Obituary
Charles Calvin Hudson Jr., 82 of Millsboro, DE went to be with his Savior Tuesday, February 1, 2022 after an extended battle with congestive heart failure.
He was born to the late Charles C. Sr. and Alice M. Hudson in Seaford, DE on April 1, 1939. Charles married Nancy R. Seyler on November 21, 1964. Together they raised 4 sons: Charles C. Hudson III married to Sandra, Eugene A. Hudson, Rodney S. Hudson married to Lori, and Paul K. Hudson whom all reside in Millsboro, DE. He was also survived by 9 grandchildren: Renee (Chris), Shannon (Adam), Samantha, Christopher (Kaylee), Danielle, Lily, Taylor, Ryan, and Megan. Furthermore, he also is survived by 8 great grandchildren: Niles, Roland, Beau, Elaine, Levi, Leland, Braxton, and Joanna. He is also survived by 5 of his siblings: Phil (Lois), Phyllis, Lois (Norris), James (Ruth), Iris (Martin), and a sister-in-law Claudia in addition to many nephews, nieces, and other family and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Nancy, his parents, his brother Paul Hudson, brothers-in-law Mark Lucas, George Seyler, and George Majors, his daughter-in-law Carol Hudson, and his great-granddaughter Avery Hudson.
Charles graduated from Centreville High School in 1957. He went on to serve his country in the Maryland Reserves initially before transferring to the Delaware Army National Guard, and then finally, to the United States Air Force. After discharging from the Air Force, he held various jobs while raising his boys before becoming a correctional officer for the Sussex Correctional Institution from which he retired. Charles was an excellent wood carver. He enjoyed carving decoys and would proudly display his work around his home. He also enjoyed hunting with his sons.
Most would describe Charles as a great husband and father, as well as a man with a generous heart - anyone was welcome to dinner at his house. Many came to know him as their dad or PopPop as well. He loved to spend time fishing or hunting as well as traveling with family which spurred on many of his stories which he so often shared even to the end of his life. Charles was a lifelong member of The Journey (Millsboro Wesleyan) and considered those there to be his family as well and through the church became a spiritual father to many others. It was always easy to find your way into Charles's heart.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at The Journey Millsboro Wesleyan Church, where friends may call from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM for viewing and visitation. Pastors Charles (Chuck) Hudson, III and Pastor Dale Argot will officiate.
Interment with military honors will be held privately at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his wife Nancy.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Charles' memory to Riverside Wesleyan Church, PO Box 164, Fishing Creek, MD 21634 or The Journey, PO Box 371, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements provided by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, DE
Electronic condolences via watsonfh.com
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