George Harold Hudson

George Harold Hudson, 88, of Charlotte, died on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte. George was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on February 22, 1929, the son of Johnny Harold Hudson and Elizabeth Lillian Cathey Hudson. He grew up there with his family as tenant farmers on a sugar cane farm. As a young boy, he enjoyed flying model airplanes. On August 29, 1947, he answered his country’s call to service and enlisted in the US Navy. Though a sharpshooter, he was given cook detail. In fact, he prepared a meal for an Admiral that earned him an invitation onto the Admiral’s ship to continue cooking for him. While in Charlotte on leave, he met a Ms. Gladys Louise Sanders on a blind date. Her candor and demeanor growing up in a family of multiple children overcame his bashfulness and they struck up a relationship. On August 15, 1949, they were married in Mecklenburg County. Upon his honorable discharge on January 18, 1950, He returned to his wife and the Charlotte area. Though the truth has never come to light over who actually wrecked it, George had a green Hudson Hornet that his talents allowed him to hot rod up. He lived life to the fullest, enjoying many things in life. He used his cooking background in cooking to make wonderful homemade candies. He loved to learn and teach himself things, such as the diploma course in electronics so he could repair tv’s and radios in his spare time. He taught himself plumbing because it was cheaper than hiring a plumber. He could even do masonry, building the fireplace in the family’s home. He was also very religious, witnessing to many about his faith. George’s career involved working numerous jobs in his career. He worked at the Airport Amusement Park on Wilkinson Blvd and when they closed for the season, he worked for other companies including Old Dominion Box Company and Freuhoff Trailers. He also worked for McClure Lumber Company of Mount Holly and Lassiter Press. George worked as a teamster mainly for Central Motor Lines before he bought his own truck and went into business for himself. He used this mobile platform to continue his ministry and giving to those in need. George basically did whatever he needed to in order to provide for his family. He was also a proud member of Newell Baptist Church. Most important to him however was the time he spent with his friends and family. He was a firm believer in family vacations and they would load the tent into the Rambler station wagon and head off. For $10 a week, it was one of the affordable vacations they could take. And when setting up the tent, heaven help you if you dropped your pole while helping. George will be sadly missed by all who knew him. George is survived by his wife, Gladys of Charlotte; his children: Mary Geraldine “Geri” Hudson-Davis (husband, Wayne A. Davis) of Charlotte, and Joann Gail Hudson Mullinax (husband, Jeffrey G. Mullinax) of Concord, NC; his grandchildren: Nicole (husband Bryan) Krieger, Arthur Kyle Davis, Phillip J. Mullinax, Angela L. Mullinax; and two great grandchildren: Gwendolyn G. Krieger and Alyssa Michelle Davis. George is further survived by a sister-in-law, Dottie Hudson; and numerous other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Jack, Jimmy, Johnny and Madelyn Hudson. George’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for them. All services will be held at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. The service celebrating the life, love and blessing of George will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, August 23. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of service. Following the service, George will be taken in formal procession to his final place of earthly rest at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. Please take a moment to visit George’s tribute wall and share a memory, photo or condolence with the family.

George Harold Hudson

February 22, 1929 - August 19, 2017