LeDrew Hudson

1939 - 2019

LeDrew Hudson, 79, of Springfield, Va., departed this life on March 9, 2019 to join his beloved wife Jackie (2008) in the celestial home prepared for them by their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Often named among Arapahoe, N.C.'s favorite sons, LeDrew was born April 18, 1939.
At age 16, LeDrew joined the U.S. Air Force where he began his five decades-long tenure of valiant service to his country. During his 20-year Air Force career, he saw postings on four continents and combat in Vietnam. After retiring from the military in 1976, LeDrew continued his public service as a Central Intelligence Agency senior international economist where his work earned him numerous awards and commendations from the Carter, Reagan, Clinton and both Bush presidential administrations. In July 2018, LeDrew was recognized by the Virginia House of Delegates for his nearly 50 years of distinguished service to the United States.
Even though marriage, family and career commitments lodged him elsewhere, LeDrew was forever devoted to Arapahoe. Wherever he was in the world, his true North, was in the South. Until his last day, LeDrew remained a faithful member of Small's Chapel Christian Church in Arapahoe, an active emeritus member of Minnesott Golf and Country Club and devoted son and patriarch of the 300-member strong far-flung Hudson family.
He is survived by his daughter, Yana, of Fairfax, Va.; sister, Diane Curmon, of Rosedale, N.Y.; brother, Steve Curmon, of Jacksonville, Fla.; aunt, Dorothy Hudson Webb, like a sister, of Temple Hills, Md.; Tianya (Bryant) Edgerton (daughter of the heart), of Bowie, Md.; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on March 16 at 3:30 p.m. at Smalls Chapel Christian Church, 2672 Don Lee Rd., Arapahoe, NC 28510.
The interment, with military honors, will be held March 18 at 11 a.m. at Wayland Baptist Church Cemetery, 1228 Oakland Rd., Louisa, VA 23093.
D. D. Watson Mortician Inc., Louisa, is handling the arrangements.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.ddwatsonmortician.com.