George Edward Hudson, 96,

HENDERSONVILLE – George Edward Hudson, 96, took the hand of his precious Saviour, Jesus Christ on March 14, 2016.
He was born on September 27, 1919 to Ancel Luther Hudson and Margaret “Lizzy” Coggins. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers, Gene and Fred and sisters, Nettie Thomas and Zanie Willis. Mr. Hudson was a veteran of World War II where he proudly contributed his service to his country in the U.S. Army in the 808th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Upon returning from the war he married Louise Fannie Maybin on June 14, 1947. In August of the following year, they welcomed their daughter, Eddie Lou Hudson Sizemore to join their Christian Family. He was an active member of Double Springs Baptist Church and served as a deacon for over 50 years. Mr. Hudson retired from the North Carolina School System where he was a custodian and bus driver at Tuxedo Elementary School. In addition to his being around the joy of kids, he was a lifelong farmer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Louise, Daughter: Eddie Lou Sizemore and husband Earnest, Granddaughter: Susan Boffoli and her husband J.B. along with their son Jude Joseph, Grandson: Matthew Sizemore and his wife Amy along with their children Baileigh Grace, Lauren Faith and Avery Hudson.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Double Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service in the Forest Lawn Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The body will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jackson Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Council on Aging, 105 King Creek Blvd, Hendersonville, NC 28792, designated for Meals on Wheels.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.