Eugene B. Hudson

E.B. Hudson had spent 22 years in the Navy in which he was a part of the UDT (Underwater Demolition Team), Shore Patrol Military Police, Golden Glove Boxer for 7 years & Softball Pitcher extraordinaire. He was an amazing Diesel mechanic, who enjoyed working on large machinery & trucks. He kept his own vehicles in tip top shape.

One of his greatest past times was to play pool and have a cold beer when possible. This became a tradition through the years when time allowed with his children and grandchildren. This tradition began the legacy of the pool shooters within his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son Eugene Hudson Jr. & Love Rita Hudson, Brothers Von Hudson, Thurman Hudson, and sisters- Magdalene Scott, Corrine ‘Chop’ Hudson, Lita Baxter, and Kathleen Hudson.

E.B. is survived by his daughter Tonya Jeffers, son Dixon Hudson (Christy). Brothers Dean Hudson, Cordell Hudson, Greg Hudson, and R.E.Hudson. Sisters-Verdella “Vert” Hudson and Loretta Richardson. Nine grandchildren, Thirteen great-grandchildren, many nieces & nephews. Officiant: Everette Mason.

E.B. was never one to show too much emotion in his early years but as time went on later in life became a man of laughter and who loved greatly. His legacy and love will forever be in the hearts and lives of those who knew him.

For you Dad……

God’s Garden:

God looked around His garden

And he found and empty place

He then looked down upon this earth

And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you

And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful,

He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering.

He knew you were in pain.

He knew that you would never

get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough

And the hills were hard to climb.

So, He closed your weary eyelids

And whispered, “Peace be thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you,

But you didn’t go alone

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

We love you forever.

A Celebration of Life and Military Honors for Eugene will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 11:00 AM at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225. Officiant: Everette Mason.