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Richard Hudson Obituary
Dr. Richard Arthur Hudson, 74, of Tallahassee died Wednesday (11/8) at his home at Westminster Oaks. A native of Washington, DC he first moved to Tallahassee in 1980 from Columbus, Ohio where he earned his doctorate at Ohio State University. Dr. Hudson had been a University Administrator working at several universities including Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, Baptist College, South Carolina, Ohio State, Florida State, and Florida Institute of Technology. He loved working with young adults. He was an avid reader and the news was his passion. He was obsessed with traveling the world to experience other cultures and traveled to over 85 countries. He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church here in Tallahassee.
Survivors include his wife Jane, son: Mark Edward (Jill) of Salt Lake City, Utah; and two grandchildren: Janie and Jack.
A memorial service will be on Monday (11/20) at 11:00 AM in the chapel at Westminster Oaks.
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Anne Bieber
November 20, 2017
Jane and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss but grateful for the amazing memories you have shared along your journey!
Paula Cantlon
November 17, 2017
Dear Jane;
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget our trip to Washington, DC with the Vero Beach High School Chorus. You two were life savers. I so appreciated your jumping on board at the last minute to help me out. You two were a pleasure to work with and I will never forget it. I know you will miss him deeply.
Paula Cantlon
November 17, 2017
Dear Jane;
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget the trip you made with me and the Vero Beach High School Chorus. You guys were life savers on that trip. What a pleasure it was to spend time with you and your dear husband. God bless you and your husband. I know you will miss him.
Peggy Poysell
November 16, 2017
Jane, I am so deeply saddened to hear of Richard's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Peggy Poysell
November 13, 2017
George & I were saddened to learn of Richard's passing away. We have fond memories of meeting you on the Antarctica cruise & learning we were Killearn neighbors. We have since moved to Atlanta to be near our daughter & family. We send our sincerest sympathy to you & your entire family. Helen & George Buzyna
Linda and Gary Moore
November 12, 2017
Jane and Family, Gary and I extend our deepest condolences. Richard was one of a kind, and you two were a great team traveling the world. He will be sorely missed. Love, Linda and Gary Moore
Jayne Hill
November 11, 2017
Jane, we are so saddened by the loss of your husband. I am so used to seeing pictures of you two in exotic locations around the world on Facebook. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please call if there is anything we can do to help.
James B. and Jayne Harper Hill
Norma Biggs
November 9, 2017
Richard will always be remembered for his warm, sincere personality, his depth of character and his sense of humor. It is hard to imagine Jane without him. We love them both.
Norma and Garnet Biggs
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