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Perry Hudson Obituary
Perry Burruss Hudson died June 3, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was born December 26, 1917, to Lucille Burruss and John Rees Hudson in Macon, GA. He was an accomplished surgeon, researcher, inventor and prolific writer of numerous articles and books in the fields of biochemistry and urology. Dr. Hudson was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute (BS, chemistry and biology), the University of Chicago (MS, physiology), and the Medical College of Georgia (MD). He did 3 years of general surgical training in Baltimore, MD, and Beverly, MA, before serving as a naval surgeon in the Pacific theater during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Baltimore to the Brady Urology Institute at Johns Hopkins and completed 6 years in residency and instructor of urology. Academic appointments included Assistant and then Associate Professor of Urology, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, City; Attending Surgeon, Chief of Urology, Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, NY. Before joining Bay Pines VA as Chief of Urology, Florida, he served as locum tenens in Hawaii, North Carolina, Arizona, Saudi Arabia, and Mississippi. After retirement from the Bay Pines VA he served as Dean of the College of Medicine, University of Science Arts and Technology, Montserrat.
Dr. Hudson is predeceased by his parents, 3 siblings (Lucille Bridges, John and Marshall Hudson), 2 sons (Robert Nichol MacGuffie Hudson and Reid Scott Marshall Hudson), and 2 wives (Harriet Irvin Pund and Martha Morgan MacGuffie, MD). He is survived by his children: Anne Waller Hudson Short (Michael); Harriet Pund Hudson, MD (Rene Pacheco-Arana); Perry Burruss Hudson (Fran); John Rees Hudson IV (Cherrie); Chris Hudson Abrams (John); Martha Frances Hudson, Jane MacGuffie Hudson, MD; Pamela Ann Hudson Petrow (Danny) and William Wallace Scott Hudson; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Dr. Hudson was an eminently intelligent dreamer, a consummate historian and storyteller. He was an anonymous benefactor to many and loved sailing, music, art and books. He lead a full life and will be missed.
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R Keith Bailey, MD
June 9, 2022
I was saddened by the news of Dr Hudson´s death. Despite his age he was planning on finding a part time surgery position. I had the privilege of spending quality time with him and enjoyed our conversations. His dream along with DrTulp allowed me to accomplish my dream of becoming a physician . He had an incredible life and I´m sure as he looks down would like to inject ideas that would help humanity GOD Speed sir and thank you
R. Keith Bailey, MD
March 31, 2019
I have been out of country and belatedly learned of the death of Dr. Hudson It is hard to find the words to express my feelings for him. What an incredible mind; and at 96 he was talking about working his way into an operating room. To have him as a mentor was a dream come true. Thank GOD for his long life and the overwhelming contributions to humanity, his country and the many providers who learned from him. He always thought outside the box now creating challenges in heaven. GOD Speed dear friend.
June 17, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. We are happy you got to know your Dad. He definitely got to accomplish so much in life. He will be remember by many. If there is anything we can do let us know. Love Jeanne and Paul
Peter Lowitt
June 16, 2017
Perry was the most brilliant person I ever met and I was honored to have him as my friend for over 50 years. He was a great man! He was my mentor and teacher and always available for guidance and insight. A part of me died with him and more than anything his great southern sense of humor will be sorely missed. RIP Perry ...Peter Lowitt, M.D.
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