Darwin A. Hudson

LAUREL- Darwin A. Hudson, 81, of Laurel, died Friday, August 30, 2013 at his home in Laurel, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 13, 1931 in Frankford, DE, a son of the late Charles L. Hudson and Sarah Edna (Dingle) Hudson. In his younger days Darwin worked at DuPont in Seaford before leaving to fulfill his dreams of farming. He was happiest working on his farm, raising pigs and livestock. He had the reputation as a hardworking man who ran his business in the most ethical and honest ways throughout the farming community. His work, his family and his faith were the things that meant the most to him. He taught his children and grandchildren the importance of working hard, which is his legacy. He attended the Laurel Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty L. (Workman) Hudson; 5 sons, Philip A. Hudson (Cathy), Lemuel S. Hudson (Jessie), Benjamin J. Hudson (Barbara Ann), Jason L. Hudson (Lisa) and Nathan R. Hudson (Sherie), all of Laurel; 2 daughters, Nancy L. Bickerton (Charles Michael) of Laurel and Barbara Jan Deitrick of Millville; 17 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Earl D. Hudson (Faye) of Delmar and Norris T. “Nippy” Hudson (Jean) of Laurel; and a sister, Hope P. Huey (Gene) of Bridgeville. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Holly A. Hudson; 3 brothers, Julian E. Hudson, Manford L. Hudson and Alan M. Hudson; and 2 sisters, Hilda Tsuchiya and Vera S. Hearn. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, where family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00. Following the service the family will welcome everyone to join them at the fellowship hall at the Laurel Church of Christ for a gathering of food and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Center of Johns Hopkins Medicine, One Charles Center, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Darwin A. Hudson

November 13, 1931 - August 30, 2013