~ Acknowledgements ~
“Our Opa”
Written By: Nhatalie Ray Hudson
Our Opa was our first best friend, someone who was there from the very beginning until the end. He was always just right where you needed him with a listening ear and a loving heart. There was nothing on this green earth that could keep us apart. As we got older and started our own lives, Opa would always call and remind us to be wise. Now the day has come where we won’t get those calls anymore, and we can’t just go knock at his door.
There is no joy on earth so precious to us than having wonderfully warm and caring friends like you. We gratefully acknowledge the acts of love shown to us during our time of bereavement. We ask that you keep us in your prayers as we transition through this difficult time. ~The Family
~ Honorary Pallbearers ~
William H. Hudson, Sr. Charles E. Hudson Rickey H. Hudson, Sr. M.D. Gary Skillett Robert G. Winfield, Jr. TC Thomas, Jr. William H. Hudson, Jr. Rickey H. Hudson, Jr. Terrence C. Thomas Matthew J. Thomas Cleophus Alan Hudson
The Broken Chain We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
But Opa is still with us everyday. You can hear his laugh in the wind while the children play. Opa you loved us more than we could have ever known, thank you for always letting it be shown.
You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.
As your grandchild we will always try to make you proud, looking at you for guidance up in the clouds.
Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
So this is see you later...until we meet again, my Opa, our best friend.
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Reflections of Life eflections
Herman Lee Hudson was born May 1, 1946, to the late Cleophus Hudson
Sr. and Genella Hudson in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the fourth born to this union and preceded in death by his oldest brother Cleophus Hudson Jr., son, Rainer Wendling and granddaughter, Melanie Dobson. He made his transition on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Saint Francis Hospital Memphis, Tennessee. He is a proud graduate of Melrose High School in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Arkansas AM and N on a golf scholarship and Memphis State University. While in college, he was drafted into the United States Army. While stationed in Germany, he met and married Caecilia Gulley Hudson, who preceded him in death. To this 53 year union, two sons were born Stefan Hudson and Herman Ray Hudson (deceased). Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Herman worked as a civilian for the U.S. Military European Newspaper, Stars and Stripes for twenty-three years in Telecommunications and later promoted to Warehouse Operations Manager. Herman and Caecilia returned to the United States in later years, and he worked as an Assistant Golf Professional at Pine Hill Golf Course beside his brother Charles Edward Hudson. He enjoyed working on computers, being with his family, traveling, golfing, fishing, and worshiping with his church family. He learned how to fix computers from his son Stefan during his visit to Germany. Herman was also proficient in the German language. Stefan, who owned a Computer Business, taught him everything he knew about Information Technology, and Herman came back home a technology genius. Herman was joined in holy matrimony to Dorothy Day Hudson, who passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. To cherish his memories are his children; Stefan Hudson (Geli), Erwin Gulley, Barbara Gulley-Skillett (Gary), Josef Twardzik (Magrit), Andrea DeVone, Gaby Heimann, grandchildren; Nhatalie Ray Hudson, Justin Hudson, Samantha Hudson, Dennis Twardzik, Thomas Twardzik, Carolin Heimann, Wiebke Fait, Frauke Fait, Markus Wendling, Kevin Gullery, Mike Gulley, great-grandchild; Kenzley Rae Hudson, siblings; William Hudson (Mary), Charles Hudson (Alice), Rickey Hudson (Carol), Barbara Thomas (TC), sister-in-law, Rose Hudson a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.
Graveside Service: Friday, April 16, 2021 9:30 A.M.
West Tennessee Veteran Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125
Prelude Prayer....................................Bro. Wendel William Central Area Church of Christ
Song Selection..................Bro. Gerald Saulsberry
Central Area Church of Christ
Words of Encouragement............Bro. John Parker
Central Area Church of Christ
Moderator............................Bro. Edward Eldridge
Wolfchase Church of Christ
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My Dad
My father is a man like no other. He gave me life, nurtured me, taught me, dressed me, fought for me, held me, shouted at me, kissed me, but most importantly loved me unconditionally. There are not enough words I can say to describe just how important my father was to me, and what a powerful influence he continues to be...
I Love You Dad