David Cobb Hudson, Sr.

Mr. David Cobb Hudson, Sr., age 89 of Fortsonia, died January 25, 2009. Mr. Hudson was the last surviving child of the late Albert Rayle Hudson, Sr. and Callie Mae Jones Hudson.He was born in Elbert County and was a lifelong member of Fortsonia Baptist Church.He also served in the US Army in the pacific theater during WWII.He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Marion Ward Hudson, brothers and sisters, Albert Hudson, Jr., Clarke Hudson, Frances Balchin, Mack Hudson, Carroll Hudson, and Bob Hudson. He is survived by his son, David C. (wife, Jenny) Hudson, Jr. of Fortsonia; daughter, Susan Hudson (husband, Andy) Maxwell of N. Augusta, SC; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Frances Bell Hudson and Peggy Hudson of Fortsonia, Ruth P. Hudson of Winterville, Jean Hudson of Calhoun Falls, SC; many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 3:00 PM in Fortsonia Baptist Church with remains to lie in state at 2:00.Rev. Russ Moore and Rev. Phillip Hart officiating.Interment will follow in Fortsonia Community Cemetery.The family will receive friends Monday evening 7-9 PM at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions in Mr. Hudson’s name to Fortsonia Baptist Church. Hicks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. David Cobb Hudson, Sr.