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William Raymond Hudson, Sr.
William Raymond Hudson, Sr., 81, of 501 Prospect Road, Hurt died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of Geraldine Shelton Hudson.
He was born January 30, 1929 in Altavista the son of the late James Amos Hudson and Bessie Nichols Hudson. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, retired Service Manager for Altavista Motors and a founding member of the Hurt Volunteer Fire Department with over thirty years of service in each organization, and a U. S. Army veteran.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, William Raymond "Ray" Hudson, Jr. of Hurt; one daughter, Joan Hudson Carlson and her husband Paul of Richmond; four grandchildren, Jennifer Matthews and her husband Steven of Disputanta, and Kamden, Will and Kayla Hudson; three great grandchildren, Jacob, Loren and Natalie Matthews; and three sisters, Annie Lee Roark of South Boston, Virginia Lanier of Hurt and Joyce Moore and her husband Clyde of Huddleston.
He was preceded in death by Ruby Grantham and Frances Midkiff, and infant siblings Charlie and Mary Elizabeth.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 11, 2010 at New Prospect Baptist Church by the Rev. Brady Willis with interment to follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m., Friday at Finch & Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista and other times at the residence.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider Hurt Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 727, Hurt, VA 24563 or New Prospect Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 547, Hurt, VA 24563.
To send condolences, please visit www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com.
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Mary Anderson
December 13, 2010
Trevia and Family,
With Deepest Sympathy, in the loss of your love one, His life is your legacy, his love was his gift,and your memories of him are comfort you'll keep in your heart forever. 5th DHC Staff
December 9, 2010
Geraldine....my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.I remember the good old days when we grew up in Hurt with the Hudson family. Alice Faye Krantz Keesee
Bobby Banks
December 9, 2010
My condolences to the family. Altho I live far away in SC. I knew Raymond and grew up with some of his family.
I also know of the loss of loved ones.
My prayers be with you.
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