Will F. Hudson

Mr. Will F. Hudson was born on September 7, 1931 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Edward Hudson and Earlene Avant-Hudson. He was the 7th of nine children, later in life Ms. Earlene found love with Hosea Conners until death did them part. Will accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in Mississippi. In search of a brighter future like so many others, in his teenage years he relocated to Cleveland, Ohio where he moved in with his aunt and uncle Grozie and Elbert Bradley. After relocating to Cleveland, he met and married Sallie M. Henley on January 23, 1954, to this union two children were born, Donavan and Cassandra.

In January of 1998, Mrs. Sallie Hudson passed away from natural causes, leaving Will and the children to mourn her passing and continue her legacy. Will found job as a laborer for various companies for about 10 years, then was employed for TRW for 26 years and after a long and dedicated work history he decided to retire to enjoy the fruits of his labor and his long-needed rest. In 2002, Will found love again in the form of a loving and devoted lady, Ms. Christine Taylor. The two shared their life together residing in Cleveland Heights and attending Greater Peace Baptist Church, due to health challenges that required individual needs, they decided to separate.

In later years, Will’s passion for Christ and his need to follow the instructions of our lord, Jesus Christ, led him to join Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church where he sang in the Male Choir, he was a good and kind spirit and enjoyed socializing with family and friends and watching sports. Will departed this world and went home to be with the lord on January 19, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his siblings: Annie Hudson, Hugh Chandler, Jessie Levert, Charlie Ann Perryman, Mary Thompson, Edward Hudson, Bobbie Taylor, and Ezel Hudson. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory his wife, Christine Taylor Hudson, His children: Donovan and Casandra. Grandchildren: Demetrius (Yolanda), Ruben, Christine Adams (Antonio). Great Grandchildren: Malachi, Artez, Princeton, Antonio, and Ka’Nyla, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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