Gary Franklin Hudson, affectionately called “Unc”, 68, of Charleston, passed away at home Monday, November 3, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer attended by his loving caregiver and sister, Delma Hudson. He was born on December 19, 1939.
He was retired from McCormick Spices Company and Berry Hills Country Club.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Lib Pryor and Beulah Oxley Hudson; sisters, Agnes Hudson, Arietta “Reedy” Hudson, Ellen White and Doris Hayes; one niece Charlotte Hayes Slonaker.
Additional survivors include his nephew, Glenn Hudson and wife, Becky; their children Ashley and Allen; six nieces, one nephew and their families and a host of friends.
Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastors Clarence Hutton and Basil Hudson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, at French Cemetery, Davis Creek.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Gary’s name to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.
A special thank you to Kim, Kelly and Ania of Hospice for their tender care and support.