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Richard Lester Hudson Reverend Richard "Rich" Lester Hudson of Graham, Washington passed away August 20, 2016 after an extended illness. He was 65 years old. Rich was born on September 13, 1950 in Pasadena, California to Richard and Bertha (Bangle) Hudson. Rich served in the Coast Guard and graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio, earning his bachelor's degree in Religion. An ordained minister, Rev. Hudson led congregations in Johnstown and Athens, Ohio, and Issaquah, Seattle, and Poulsbo, Washington. Additionally, he served as a Poulsbo Fire Department Chaplain. He will be remembered as a kind, generous, selfless man of God. Rev. Hudson is survived by his wife Peggy (Surface) Hudson, his children John, Angela Joel, and Melanie, and 8 grandchildren. A memorial service for Rev. Hudson was held August 29, 2016 in Puyallup. He will be interred August 30, 2016, 10:30 AM, at Tahoma National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Charitis, PO Box 24766, Federal Way, Washington 98093, for Fire Department Chaplain training.
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Pastor Hudson was my first pastor at Athens First Church of the Nazarene. I came to Christ from a Jewish background. I was then invited to the church and I was very impressed! Pastor Hudson was a kind, caring man and a formidable preacher. I especially remember his sermon on Samson, and his Thanksgiving message Thank God for God. And he was a terrific singer! I loved hearing him sing Lamb of God by Twila Paris. God called me to pastoral ministry while under Pastor Hudsons ministry. I think he was only at Athens Church for 4 years, but I will never forget him.
Marc Axelrod
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December 28, 2019
We remember what a great singing voice Richard had and were privaliged to hear him sing solos and with a quartet or trio at the Johnstown Nazarene Church in Ohio.
Martha Priest
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August 24, 2019
I knew Richard when he was just 35 years old in Athens, Ohio. He was a great pastor.
Barry Ely
March 11, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. Rev. Rich Hudson meant a lot to me and my family. And Mrs. Peggy, too. When I was in need, they were there for me and my family. He came over to pray for me. With me. He made church fun. He had a personable demeanor. My sister and my brothers all learned a lot from him over the years. His home was warm. His family was warm. Church was never the same after he left. Thank you. May he rest in peace. (HIGHLAND PARK CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE)
Christina Barrientes
February 25, 2018
Peggy, our hearts were sad to learn of Richard's passing. We will always remember with love and affection your ministry to us at Johnstown, Ohio. We pray God's comfort and grace will be with you and your family. I let Melinda and Jonathan know.
Jay & Martha Priest
July 8, 2017
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