Edwin Roy Hudson

Edwin R. Hudson, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Born in Brazil, IN on July 30, 1946, he was the son of the late Edwin C. Hudson and Betty Brittan Hudson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Fredrick Hudson.
Edwin was a USMC Retired Gunnery Sgt. who served in Vietnam. He worked for 30 years with his wife at Terri’s Fashion Fabrics and was fondly known as “Mr. Ed”. He was the best sewing machine mechanic in the state. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church, which was formally known as Falls Road Baptist Church; VFW Post #2057; American Legion Post #58; Marine Corps League; and was a Scout Master. Edwin was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
Edwin leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 49 years, Terri Reid Hudson; son, E. Jonathan Hudson and wife, Amy and children, Johnny and David, of Wilson; daughter, Tiffaney Hudson and children Sarah Cone and Tristen Thompson of Hope Mills; Daughter, Melissa Moore and husband, Billy and children Victoria, McKenzie, Alexandria, and Bubba of Tarboro; and daughter, Amanda Hudson and children Samantha, Wesley, and Isabella of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by sister, Sandra McGillem of Fisher’s, IN; brother-in-law, Scherl Reid of Westminster, MD; along with several aunts, nieces and nephews; and Bear, his faithful and beloved dog.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Lee Price officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com