William B. Hudson Sr.

William Hudson, Sr., was born Sunday, February 27, 1939, in Snow Hill, Maryland and departed this life on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was born to Edward Hudson, Sr., and Mary Marie Holland-Hudson. His paternal grandparents were George Randolph Hudson, Sr. and Bessie Shockley-Hudson-Holland and his maternal grandparents were Edward V. "Ned" Holland, and Amanda Wilson-Holland. William was known to many as Buck, Pop-pop, and Uncle Buck. He was educated in the Delaware Public School Systems. In 1960, Buck married the love of his life, Mildred A. Whaley, and to this union were born five children. Buck & Mildred were married for 63 years.
As a child, Buck enjoyed playing dodgeball, softball, and horseshoes. In his young adult years, he loved playing baseball and going to the movies. Buck was a great husband and father who loved and provided for his family. He drove a tractor-trailer hauling live chickens and eventually became an entrepreneur, as a Weighmaster. He worked for various poultry plants throughout his career, such as Buddy Boy, Showell, and Townsend/Mountaire Farms for a combined 45 years, then he retired in June 1999.
Buck attended Zoar United Methodist Church as a young child and became an official adult member at the age of 21, on April 17, 1960, under the pastorate of Rev. George W. Taylor. He held various positions in the church as a trustee, lay speaker, and the Vice President of Methodist Men. He also sang on various choirs, which included the United Methodist Men's Choir, Roy Moore Singers, and the Senior Choir. Some of his favorite songs were, "We'll Understand It By & By", "Grace & Mercy", "Rideout The Storm", and "Hush, Somebody Is Calling My Name". Buck was also a member of the Masonic Prince Hall Lodge #14. His favorite football team was the Washington Commanders (formerly Redskins), and he enjoyed eating some good old fried chicken.
Buck was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; one brother, Edward Hudson, Jr., and two sisters, Ethel Cooley & Thelma Britton.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Mildred A. Whaley-Hudson; three sons, William Hudson, Jr. (Jacqueline), Barry Hudson, and Keith Hudson of Selbyville, Delaware; two daughters, Anna M. Hudson-Deshields of Selbyville, Delaware, and Star D. Hudson of Millsboro, Delaware; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Alice Bowen of Millsboro, Delaware, Ruth Corbin (Sewell) of Newark, Delaware, and Joyce Hudson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.
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Golden Acres Cemetery (Bishopville) Line Hotel Road Bishopville, MD 21813
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11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Zoar United Methodist Church (Selbyville) 11 Church Lane Selbyville, DE 19975
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Zoar United Methodist Church (Selbyville) 11 Church Lane Selbyville, DE 19975