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Matthew Hudson Obituary
Born January 29, 1988, in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Thomas F. Hudson and the Rev. Kathy Priest Hudson. An outstanding varsity baseball player with the Druid Hills (GA) High School Red Devils, he was a graduate of both Young Harris (GA) College and the University of Georgia.
Matt was a longtime employee of Little Italy Restaurant in Athens, GA where he served as "CEO of Awesome." He loved the outdoors, hats of all varieties, Legos, his beard, the Baltimore Orioles, and the USC Gamecocks (the latter much to the chagrin of his UGA friends). He was a devotee of "Ancient Aliens," a voracious reader, a gifted writer, and an avid student of history. Among his favorite quotes was one from George Washington: "Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages," which helped inspire him, his family, and his friends throughout his illness. Matt certainly displayed plenty of both.
His dry sense of humor, wonderful mind, and beautiful heart will be lovingly remembered and intensely missed. The world will be a less enjoyable and thoughtful place without him. If you didn't know Matt, well, you should have.
Survivors include his mother, of Greenwood, SC; father and stepmother, Alisha, of Columbia, SC; twin brother, Palmer Priest Hudson, and his fiance, Liz Marshall, Lancaster, SC; sister, Emily Victoria Hudson, Columbia, SC; uncles, Michael Priest (Janet), Irmo, SC, and Brad Priest, Mocksville, NC and McKenzie Priest, Irmo, SC; great aunts, Anita D'Amato, Elgin, SC, and Marie Crotts, Mocksville, NC; his devoted canine buddy, Doc; as well as more friends than can be counted.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Susan Hudson, and maternal grandparents, Gary and Stella Priest, who have been waiting for him with open arms and a Yoo-Hoo.
Matt's family members wish to extend their deepest thanks to Dr. Ranjana Bhargava and Dr. Gina D'Amato of Georgia Cancer Specialists, Dr. Maria Zarsour and Dr. Andrea Hayes Jordan of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, the medical and nursing professionals of Northside Hospital, Atlanta, GA, Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, GA, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and Self Regional Medical Center, Greenwood, SC, as well as Jay, Carolyn, and Veleka of Pruitt Hospice for all of their expertise, care, and compassion.
The family is also very grateful for the love, thoughts, prayers, and support offered by so many family members and friends during the course of Matt's illness.
A memorial service will be held 2 o'clock, Saturday, April 2nd at Rehoboth United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends following the service in the Christian Life Center. Shives Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the cancer research foundation of one's choice.
Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.
1/29/1988 - 3/28/2016
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M P
February 15, 2017
Not a day goes by that you aren't in my thoughts.
Michael Satterfield
April 5, 2016
I met Matt at Little Italy. He was always so nice and had a great attitude. My condolences to his family and friends.
E'Lane Tipton
April 4, 2016
Just learned of Matt's death today. So very sorry for your loss. I did smile reading his obituary - it was beautiful and sweet and funny and heartfelt. Please know that you and Alisha and your family are in my prayers.
April 1, 2016
I'll always remember hanging out with Matt on the Docks listening to every type of music, playing disc golf, hiking, camping, and bonfires. -Bobby Walraven
April 1, 2016
My deepest condolences. May prayer comfort and strengthen your family.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
March 30, 2016
Offering my deep sympathy to the Hudson family. May the God of all comfort be with you. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Bud and Mary Search
March 30, 2016
We just learned of Matt's death this evening and marvel at the faith and commitment you have had for Matt. Our prayers, thoughts and support are with you.
Bruce Field
March 30, 2016
Tom -
Friends at USC shared this very sad news with me, and so I just wanted to say "hello" and to tell you how truly sorry I am for your loss. I did not know Matt, but I certainly felt like I got to know him a bit by reading the wonderfully well-crafted obituary. He seemed to be someone I would have loved to have met; sorry I never got that opportunity.
Carrie Graves
March 29, 2016
Blessings to the Hudson and Priest families. Matt is in our prayers as are the families as you are on this journey. Love from Carrie Graves and the Graves Family
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