Jack was born in Mt. Olive, NC on August 1, 1933 to Welbert and Ruth Hudson. He graduated from East Carolina University receiving a degree in Business Education. He was married to Audrey Powell on September 23, 1956. Jack reached the rank of lieutenant colonel as a pilot in the United States Air Force earning many honors including two Distinguished Flying Crosses. He retired from the Air Force in August of 1977 after more than 21 years of service.
Jack and Audrey raised four children as they were stationed or lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Taiwan, Tennessee, Arkansas, Thailand, North Carolina, Virginia and Florida. After his retirement from the Air Force, Jack and Audrey settled in Mary Esther, FL. He had a variety of occupations over the years including hardware store staff, insurance salesman, real estate management and lawn care. He served many years as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and treasurer at First Baptist Church of Mary Esther, FL. Jack faithfully ministered to church family and friends with visiting, providing meals and meeting others’ needs.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey. He is survived by his children, Karl (Jean) of Columbia, SC, John (Susan) of Greenville, SC, Patricia (Benny) Davis of St. Johns, FL and David (Kathy) of St. Johns, FL; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Because of his kindness, generosity and love of others, Jack had great relationships with many, but he had a special family-like relationship with the Epplers, Wendts, Hales, and Burroughs whom he considered to be like his own children and grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 1st at San Jose Baptist Church, 6140 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, followed by a memorial service at 11:00am. A burial service with military honors will follow at 2:00pm at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Gideons International, a ministry that Jack and Audrey supported for years.
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