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JOHN HUDSON Obituary


JOHN FREDRICK HUDSON "Sonny"
Of Washington, DC went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Washington Hospital Center. John, son of the late Walter and Helen Johnson Hudson, was born in Washington, DC on January 30, 1933. Public viewing Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 6 to 8 p.m. at Not About Me Ministries, 3106 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD 20748. Celebration of Life services held Thursday, August 10, 2017; viewing 10 a.m., service 11 a.m. at East Washington Heights Baptist Church, 2220 Branch Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020.

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Published by The Washington Post from Aug. 5 to Aug. 7, 2017.

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Leigh Ann, Robin, Sheree Elgin

August 19, 2017

To the Hudson family we send our condolences and love. Mr. Hudson was a great man and a good neighbor. He will be greatly missed by our family.

Sheila B

August 10, 2017

Condolences to the immediate and extended family of John Hudson. He was so involved and well known that all of us will feel the impact of his loss.

Velma Bargaineer

August 9, 2017

Sheila my prayers are with you and your family during your time of bereavement.

Damon Hudson

August 8, 2017

I miss you and I love you thank you for everything

August 8, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Hudson family. John was a wonderful, kind-hearted person. I met him at the Washington Senior Wellness Center. God bless. Vada Jones, Washington, DC

Joyce M.

August 8, 2017

Deacon Hudson was a beautiful person and he will be truly missed . . .Sister Joyce Milton

James and Lorettta Haley

August 8, 2017

Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences go out to the entire Hudson family and loved ones. May you continue to find peace and joy in the sweet pictorial memories and soft whispers from your loved one, and the always comforting arms of the Holy Spirit.

With Love,
James and Loretta Haley and Family

Syphia Blunt

August 8, 2017

Sending my sincerest condolences to my friend and co-worker Sheila and her family on the loss of her father. I know he was loved by many. May the lord bless you all during this difficult time. Much love and many prayers

Shontay Kincaid

August 8, 2017

Condolences to the Hudson family, may you all find comfort in the holy spirit as well as peace and joy in the memories that live on. Be blessed in the assurance of God's promises.

Shunita Seacrease

August 7, 2017

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family at this time for the loss of a special love one. Memories will last forever.

S Wilson

August 7, 2017

Truly the best father, friend, and family man one could ever know. He lived by the word of God! As we follow my earthly father's life example, as he followed our Heavenly Father's example, we shall see him again! He is loved and missed!

August 7, 2017

The best father, friend, and family man! He truly lived the word of God!

Shirley Johnson

August 7, 2017

I'm extremely sorry about the loss of your love one. He was a blessing to so many and I do believe he is with our heavenly Father. He did so much in spreading the Word of God. May you all be comforted by knowing he is at peace. My sincere condolences to all the family.

Joan Marshman

August 7, 2017

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! Bless the Hudson family.

Carolyn Gibson

August 7, 2017

I'm sure many prayers and sincere condolences are with the Hudson family during their time of sorrow. John led a special life, influencing many people. I fondly remember the weekly bible class he led.

Lucille Webster

August 7, 2017

May god bless the family at this time of sorrow.

August 7, 2017

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.

Jacquelinep Byrd-Tillman

August 6, 2017

Condolences to the Hudson Family.

Wydell and Sydell Lyles

Wydell Lyles

August 5, 2017

We want to send our deepest regards to the Hudson family. Uncle John, was a great man and we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. You will be missed and we sincerely love you..Thank you for always being here for us.

Millie Taylor

August 5, 2017

Rest in Peace.

Bobby Credle

August 5, 2017

Condolences to the family of my Airport Mail Facilities colleague. May you find comfort in memories of the times spent together.

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