Henry Lewis "Hank" Hudson

Henry Lewis "Hank" Hudson obituary, Annville, PA

Henry Lewis "Hank" Hudson

Henry Hudson Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 10, 2025.
Henry Lewis "Hank" Hudson, 81, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025, at home with his family by his side. He was the companion of Susan Reidel.

Born, April 15, 1944 in Crisfield, MD, a son of the late John and Mollie Hudson. He was a retired truck driver and a United

States Army Veteran, serving in Korea.

Henry was predeceased by his two children, Lisa Michelle Branson and Henry Allen Hudson; sister Mary Harrison and brother John Guy "Jack" Hudson.

Along with his companion Susan and her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, he is survived by his sisters Kay Dula of Lexington, SC and Becky Ruta of Baltimore, MD and several nieces and nephews.

Henry enjoyed fishing, crabbing, woodworking, painting and gardening. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and trips to the beach.

John W. Keffer Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc is in charge of arrangements. A private military burial at Fort Indiantown Gap will take place at a later date.

The family would like to offer thanks to his special caretaker Jewel Forrest for the help and care that she provided, Enhabit Home Health and to the team from Hospice & Community Care.

Donations in Henry's memory can be made to:

Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601

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