Charles Calvin Hudson Jr., Sussex Correctional Institution retiree

Charles Calvin Hudson Jr., 82, of Millsboro, went to be with his Savior Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, after an extended battle with congestive heart failure.

He was born April 1, 1939, to the late Charles C. Sr. and Alice M. Hudson in Seaford. Charles married Nancy R. Seyler Nov. 21, 1964. Together they raised four sons: Charles C. Hudson III (Sandra), Eugene A. Hudson, Rodney S. Hudson (Lori), and Paul K. Hudson, all of Millsboro. He is survived by nine grandchildren, Renee (Chris), Shannon (Adam), Samantha, Christopher (Kaylee), Danielle, Lily, Taylor, Ryan, and Megan; eight great-grandchildren, Niles, Roland, Beau, Elaine, Levi, Leland, Braxton, and Joanna; five of his siblings: Phil (Lois), Phyllis, Lois (Norris), James (Ruth), Iris (Martin); and a sister-in-law, Claudia; in addition to many nephews, nieces, and other family and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Nancy, his parents, his brother Paul Hudson, brothers-in-law Mark Lucas, George Seyler, and George Majors; his daughter-in-law, Carol Hudson; and his great-granddaughter, Avery Hudson.

Charles graduated from Centreville High School in 1957. He went on to serve his country in the Maryland Reserves initially before transferring to the Delaware Army National Guard, and then finally to the U.S. Air Force. After discharging from the Air Force, he held various jobs while raising his boys before becoming a correctional officer for the Sussex Correctional Institution, from which he retired.  Charles was an excellent woodcarver.  He enjoyed carving decoys and would proudly display his work around his home. He also enjoyed hunting with his sons.

Most would describe Charles as a great husband and father, as well as a man with a generous heart; anyone was welcome to dinner at his house. Many came to know him as their dad or PopPop as well. He loved to spend time fishing or hunting as well as traveling with family, which spurred on many of his stories which he so often shared even to the end of his life. Charles was a lifelong member of The Journey (Millsboro Wesleyan) and considered those there to be his family as well, and through the church became a spiritual father to many others. It was always easy to find your way into Charles’s heart.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13, at The Journey Millsboro Wesleyan Church, where friends may call from 12:30 to 2 p.m. for viewing and visitation. Pastors Charles (Chuck) Hudson III and Pastor Dale Argot will officiate.

Interment with military honors will be held privately at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his wife Nancy. The Rev. Martin Furrow will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Charles’ memory to Riverside Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 164, Fishing Creek, MD  21634, or The Journey, P.O. Box 371, Millsboro, DE  19966.

Arrangements provided by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Electronic condolences via watsonfh.com.