Edwin Glynn Hudson

Being part of the Greatest Generation, he left school early to join the war effort, proudly serving his country during WWII as a sailor in the United States Merchant Marines. Once the war ended, he returned home where he worked as a Boilermaker.

A self-made man with little formal education, he was an avid reader with an eagerness to learn, pouring over numerous newspapers and magazines daily. He was especially knowledgeable about history, politics and geography. He was an outstanding businessman as well. His intelligence and determination helped him build a life as a successful entrepreneur in Austin starting in the 1950s, founding Acme Building Maintenance and investing in real estate.

His true passion, however, was fishing and he enjoyed both bass and salt-water bay fishing as often as possible. In 1967, he even set a State record for catching the biggest Large-Mouth Bass. His ability to navigate his fishing boat through dense fog using only a map and compass was indicative of the way he found success throughout his life. He spent many Sunday afternoons watching his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys.

A 54-year Master Mason of Masonic Lodge No. 12, he practiced the ethics and brotherhood he believed in. In 1961, he was initiated as an Entered Apprentice, passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft and raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason. In his later years, he also attended Riverbend Baptist Church with his companion and dear friend, Cora Quinn.

His membership affiliations include: Masonic Lodge No. 12, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Bass Club and Austin Woods and Waters Club.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hudson; sons, David and Patrick Hudson; grandchildren: Chris, Steven, Shannon and Tyler Hudson. He was preceded in death by son, Dale Hudson, his biological mother, Ruby Hudson, John and Tura Ebert, who raised him; and his brother, John Ebert.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Cook-Walden Memorial Hill Cemetery.