Edwin Charles Hudson

Edwin Charles Hudson, born August 24, 1923 in Brazil, IN, passed away April 2, 2017. Ed was a Naval World War II Veteran who always had a positive attitude. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Louisville. He enjoyed gardening and watching his birds. His first love was always his family. In his early years, he was a top salesman for Arketex in Brazil, IN. During his retirement years he worked at Home Depot in Alcoa and Popes Greenhouse. Preceded in death by: Parents, Edwin R. Hudson and Gladys Erwin Hudson; Wife, Katie; Son, John F. Hudson; Sister, Constance Dalton. Survivors include: Son, Edwin R. Hudson (Terri); Daughter, Sandra McGillem; Sisters, Shirley Brown and JoAnna Ferguson; Companion for 18 years, Skipper; Step-daughters, Kay Belcher (Tommy) and Debby Adams (Johnny); Step-son, Larry Lones; 7 Grandchildren, 23 Great-Grandchildren; 5 Step-Grandchildren; 8 Step-Great-Grandchildren; 2 Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Blount County Humane Society, PO Box 5446, Maryville, TN 37804. Family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 PM, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Graveside service and entombment will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Sherwood Mausoleum Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edwin Charles Hudson please visit our Sympathy Store.