Stephen Dewayne Hudson Sr.

Stephen Dewayne Hudson Sr., age 71, of Maricopa, Arizona passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 in North Phoenix. He was born on August 12, 1951. His late father's name was Leon Hudson and late mother's name was Ethel Hudson. He attended River Rouge high school in MI., graduating in 1970 then furthered his education in the Marine Corps. He also married Rhonda Hudson February 14, 1990. Stephen worked as a bricklayer at Great Lake Steel in MI. Wayne Hudson is survive by the Rhonda Hudson. They had 42 years together. Rhonda is the mother of three of his children, she was his best friend and caregiver. He is survived by five of his children, Steven, Leon, Alexis, Veronica and Spencer; four grandchildren, Faith, Victor, Jeremiah and Marssiah; one favorite cousin George Hudson.

To Those I Love

When I am gone, release me, let me go.

You musn’t tie yourself to me with tears.

Just be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess,

How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,

But now it’s time I traveled alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for a while that we must part,

So bless the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on,

So if you need me, call, and I will come.

Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near.

And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear

All of my love around you, soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone,

I’ll greet you with a smile, and say

“Welcome Home.”