1934
Sherwood
2016
Sherwood D. Hudson
March 19, 1934 — October 29, 2016
Sherwood Daniel Hudson Sr., 82, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born March 19, 1934, a son of the late Richard Daniel Hudson and Irene Virginia Hudson. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Knight Hudson; son, Sherwood Daniel “Dan” Hudson Jr., and wife Linda; and his beloved daughter, Cindy Daugherty and husband Dan. He adored his grandchildren, Jason Hudson and wife Jeffrie , of Lynchburg, Jeremi Hudson and wife Justine, of Spokane, Wash., Blaine Daugherty Jr., and wife Amanda, of Midlothian, Va., his only granddaughter-Sarah Daugherty, Tyler Dorr and Jacob Dorr. Survivors also include; a loving and faithful brother, Clyde E. Hudson and wife Shirley, of Lynchburg; a sister-in-law, Beaulah Knight of Roanoke, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and longtime friends. He was blessed with three great-grandchildren; Carmen Hudson, Tripp Daugherty and Caine Hudson.
Sherwood served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving aboard the heavy cruiser USS Los Angeles (CA-135). He served two tours of duty in Korea and was awarded five battle stars. He also served on the Lynchburg Police Department for several years and retired from Babcock and Wilcox.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. William Blackman and his nursing and office staff at Centra Medical Group Nationwide Drive for their years of care and concern. Sherwood was known to many as “Sarge” and was a very beloved man by his family and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory in Lynchburg. A Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 5, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., at Tharp followed by interment at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors at their residence.
The family requests those wanting to make donations to consider Seven Hills Hospice, 2250 Murrell Rd #2, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
He was born March 19, 1934, a son of the late Richard Daniel Hudson and Irene Virginia Hudson. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Knight Hudson; son, Sherwood Daniel “Dan” Hudson Jr., and wife Linda; and his beloved daughter, Cindy Daugherty and husband Dan. He adored his grandchildren, Jason Hudson and wife Jeffrie , of Lynchburg, Jeremi Hudson and wife Justine, of Spokane, Wash., Blaine Daugherty Jr., and wife Amanda, of Midlothian, Va., his only granddaughter-Sarah Daugherty, Tyler Dorr and Jacob Dorr. Survivors also include; a loving and faithful brother, Clyde E. Hudson and wife Shirley, of Lynchburg; a sister-in-law, Beaulah Knight of Roanoke, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and longtime friends. He was blessed with three great-grandchildren; Carmen Hudson, Tripp Daugherty and Caine Hudson.
Sherwood served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving aboard the heavy cruiser USS Los Angeles (CA-135). He served two tours of duty in Korea and was awarded five battle stars. He also served on the Lynchburg Police Department for several years and retired from Babcock and Wilcox.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. William Blackman and his nursing and office staff at Centra Medical Group Nationwide Drive for their years of care and concern. Sherwood was known to many as “Sarge” and was a very beloved man by his family and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, November 4, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory in Lynchburg. A Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 5, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., at Tharp followed by interment at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors at their residence.
The family requests those wanting to make donations to consider Seven Hills Hospice, 2250 Murrell Rd #2, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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