Jerry Hudson, 80, of Andrews, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018, at his residence.
He was the son of the late Rollie Raymond and Vera Marshall Hudson.
He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church of Andrews and attended mass at Prince of Peace in Robbinsville.
Jerry was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and he was involved in the space program in Florida.
After moving to Andrews, he worked at Magnavox and Baker Furniture. After his retirement, he took great pleasure in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jerry enjoyed being outdoors in the summer, building fires, playing trivia with his friends, taking trips and family get-togethers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Hudson Prather; sisters, Aggie, Maureen and Shelia; and son-in-law, Robert Simpson.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sally Hudson of Andrews; daughters, Linda Simpson of Andrews and Julie Norcross and husband John of Robbinsville; son, Dan Hudson and wife Susan of Robbinsville; brothers, Ray Hudson of Colorado and Lowell Hudson of Alabama; brother-in-law, Gary Fox of Kansas; sisters-in-law, Sonya Moore and Priscilla Baker of Wyoming; grandchildren, Drew Norcross of Robbinsville, Chad Prather and wife Holly and Shay Simpson, all of Andrews; great-grandchildren, Maleia and Kellan; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Andrews. Father George Byers will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Andrews Food Bank, P.O. Box 843, Andrews NC 28901.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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