Edgar Hudson, state retiree

Edgar “Dale“ Hudson of Millsboro died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was born Oct. 30, 1931, in Millsboro to the late John L. and Sally Elizabeth Short Hudson.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Hudson in 1990 and Preston L. Hudson in 2006; and a sister Rebecca Hudson Prettyman in 2013.

He was a graduate of Millsboro High School Class of 1949. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War serving from 1951-55.  He was employed by the State of Delaware and worked for the Department of Transportation from 1962 until retiring in 1991.

He enjoyed going to the horse races, especially Ocean Downs, also going to Millsboro McDonalds and growing flowers.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Grace Lynn Cooper and her husband Paul.  He is also survived by his grandson, Paul G. Hill II and his wife Jessica; and two great-grandsons, Cameron and Noah.  He had numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for visitation and viewing.  Burial will follow at Millsboro Cemetery.  Pastor Robert Hudson will officiate. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hickory Hill Methodist Church, c/o Roy Rogers, 28209 Walt Carmean Lane, Millsboro, DE  19966, or Coastal Cats, P.O. Box 45, Selbyville DE  19975.

Electronic condolences via watsonfh.com.