Norman Gene Hudson, devout Catholic
Norman Gene Hudson, 78, of Lewes passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born Jan. 9, 1941, in Frankford, son of the late Chester Amos Hudson Sr. and Maggie Kate McGee Hudson. Mr. Hudson was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Kasey Hudson; his great-great-granddaughter, Avery Hudson; and his brother Gerald Hudson.
Mr. Hudson began his working life as a filling station owner for many years. He later began work at Mountaire Farms, where he retired as a grain operator after 30 years' service. Following retirement, his eagerness to keep busy found its way to Walmart in Rehoboth Beach, where he worked in the lawn and garden department for seven years.
Mr. Hudson was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewes, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, as well as being a Faithful Eucharistic Adoration Adorer. A truly Christ-centered man after God’s own heart, he was devoted to living the teachings of the Gospel and telling the good news to many.
As an avid gardener, he could always be found tending to his plants and gently nurturing them along till a bountiful harvest was achieved. He thoroughly loved being around people and animals. Mr. Hudson was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather, and his greatest pleasure was derived from spending time with his family and enjoying a good meal.
His survivors include his wife Judith Hudson; his children: Victor Hudson of Bridgeville, Dana Plummer (Jeffrey) of Rehoboth Beach, John Hudson (Dawn) of Millsboro, Marty Hudson (Wendy) of Salisbury, Md., Jerry Rawlins (Ewelina) of Rehoboth Beach, Richard Rawlins (Robyn) of Millsboro, Theresa Lynch (Ricky) of Milton, Sarah Beth Rawlins (Eric) of Lewes, and her son, David Carter Murphy; his siblings: Debra Benson (Glen) of Bishopville, Md., Chester Hudson Jr. (June) of Bishopville, Patricia West (Wayne) of Dagsboro, Joyce Longfellow (Herschel) of Laurel and Calvin Hudson of Frankford; his nine grandchildren; his 20 great-grandchildren; and his one great-great-grandson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m., at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes. Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 30, from 6 until 8 p.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Burial will be private at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church or to the Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Desmond Council.
Please visit Mr. Hudson's Life Memorial Webpage and sign the online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
