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Andrew Hudson Obituary
Andrew Christopher "Chris" Hudson passed away on Friday July 22, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., at the age of 59.
He was born on July 7, 1963, in Danville, Va., the first child of John David Hudson Jr. and the late Arlene Kocher (Hudson) Sparrow.
In addition to his father, Chris is survived by a brother, John David Hudson, III and a half sister, Sarah Miranda Sparrow. Also surviving are his stepmother, Linda Biggers Hudson and half brothers, Greg Hudson (Alison) and Buddy Cooke (MaryBeth). Special survivors include an aunt, Martha Hudson Kreszock and her husband, Mick; cousins, Jim Haley Jr. and Mac Booth of Danville; and many other relatives.
Chris graduated from George Washington High School completing their building trades program and then earned a Data Processing degree from Danville Community College.
Before becoming disabled, he worked steadily, often holding two or even three jobs at the same time. These included a data processing position at Disston, Inc., many years with Kroger, and as a Customer Service Manager at Food Lion.
Chris was an avid Duke basketball fan as well as a keen supporter of Virginia Tech football.
But his primary passion was chess. He made many friends through a shared love of chess and especially enjoyed helping and coaching young chess players. He participated in several World Opens and many regional tournaments and enjoyed on-line competition with players from around the world. He was instrumental in founding the Danville Chess Club and encouraged new members.
Chris had a wonderful sense of humor and truly enjoyed kidding with his friends.
His family and friends will miss him dearly and are planning a memorial service to honor his life at a later date.
Townes Funeral Home is serving the Hudson family. Online condolences may be made at www.townesfuneralhome.com.
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Donna Barksdale Cooper
July 28, 2022
I have fond memories of babysitting Chris and John. May God comfort Chris' family and friends in his passing.
Bill Barksdale
July 28, 2022
Mr. and Mrs. Hudson (John and Linda if I may). You know that Chris and I were best friends growing up. I hadn't seen him for quite a while and didn't know of his health issues. I is weighing very heavy on my heart that he has passed. I want to offer my deepest sympathy for you and your family. Some of my fondest memories with Chris were playing in the woods and creek, building forts and just doing all kinds of nature type "stuff". I really wish I could have seen him again...I will leave it at that; it says all that I can . I will always remember Chris and I cherish the times we had, good and bad. Once again my deepest sympathies. My prayers are with you.
Bill(y) Barksdale
Cathy Barksdale Alderson
July 27, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Chris. Praying for y´all during this time.
Eddie LaPrade
July 27, 2022
Sorry to learn of Chris's passing, we weren't great friends by any means but he always spoke when he saw me at Kroger (and later Food Lion) or Erma's where we had a lot of good conversations and boy do I remember how he loved chess. I watched him play a couple of times and one memory that stands out is a VERY long match that went into the wee hours of the morning...I don't think Chris lost but 2-3 pieces? LOL He was a kind man, never spoke bad of anyone and always wore a smile! Rest easy buddy, Godspeed!!!
Tommy Cannon
July 26, 2022
I had Chris as a student at DCC and always enjoyed talking to him. He was full of life and hard working.
Sorry to see him pass at this early age.
July 24, 2022
Linda & John
We were so sorry to hear about Chris. Prayers
are with you and the family at this difficult
time.
Judy & Del Dalton
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