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Benjamin HUDSON Obituary
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HUDSON, Jr., Benjamin Dr. Benjamin Franklin Hudson, Jr., retired Dean of the School of Arts and Science of the former Atlanta University passed August 21, 2013. Born August 30, 1917 in Selma, Alabama, he was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin F. Hudson, Sr., Geneva Jackson, and Rachel Tarrant Hudson; wife Ellern Webb Hudson and brother, Dr. Robert J. Hudson. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted son, Richard Byron Hudson; sisters, Mary H. McEwen, Rae H. Watkins and Ola G. Hudson, Nashville, TN, and Mabel H. Tipton, Warren, OH; brothers, Andrew A. Hudson, his devoted caretaker, William R. Hudson, Pomona, CA, and Dr. Charles R. Hudson, Nashville, TN; sisters-in-law, Earline H. Hudson and Nelle C. Hudson, Nashville, TN, and Diane J. Hudson, Ponoma, CA.; foster brother, Lee H. Pennington, Nashville, TN; thirteen nephews; twelve nieces; and a large number of great and great-great nieces and nephews; cousins; other relatives; loving friends, including Dr. Earle Clowney, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Murray and family; very devoted caregiver Ms. Georgia Bell and Perry McCullough. Visitation with the family will be held Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. until noon at Friendship Baptist Church, 437 Mitchell Street, SW, Atlanta. Celebration of Life Services will commence immediately thereafter, with The Rev. Dr. Emmanuel McCall, Interim Pastor, officiating. Interment, Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Donations in his memory may be made to his alma mater, Fisk University, 1000-17th Ave. NW, Nashville, TN 37208-3051 or Friendship Baptist Church, 437 Mitchell St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313. Carl M. Williams Funeral Dirs., Inc., 492 Larkin St., SW, 404-522-8454, www.carlmwilliams.com
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Helen & John James
August 28, 2013
To Rae Ola, and the entire Hudson family, please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss.
August 28, 2013
We the Murray are so very sorry to hear of the home going of Dr. Hudson, but we know that god makes no mistakes in what he does.May he keep the familyin his loving arms. God Bless. Alvin Murray and family
Susan Ross
August 28, 2013
Byron and the Hudson Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr Hudson and are keeping you in our prayers. Love from your old neighbors on Beckwith St, Sue and Mike Ross
Josephine Watson
August 28, 2013
Byron and the Hudson Family,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. May God's love comfort and give you strength.
May the many memorable moments and occasions you shared sustain and give you inner peace.
BE BLESSED.
Ps. 34:18 ~ Kim
August 26, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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