Jerry Hudson Hanahan - Vernnie Jerome "Jerry" Hudson, age 86, of Hanahan, SC and husband of Dorothy Ann Bennett Hudson, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 28, 2021. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremation located at 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. 843-797-2222. The funeral service will follow immediately in the funeral home chapel. Mr. Hudson was born on October 18, 1934 in Beaufort, SC. He was the son of the late Vernnie Coy Hudson and Vivian Leveria Hudson of North Charleston, SC. He graduated from Murray High School in 1952. Mr. Hudson's career included positions at the Citizens & Southern Bank (1952-1954), Florida Power and Light Company, Miami, FL (1962-1963), Charleston Naval Shipyard in Charleston, SC (1963-1974) and Naval Facilities Command - Southern Division (1974-1996). Mr. Hudson served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954-1957. Upon his discharge, he enrolled in Clemson College and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Hudson was a licensed Professional Engineer from 1975 until his death. Mr. Hudson retired from Naval Facilities Command in 1996 as the Base Realignment and Closure Environmental Division Supervisor. He was in charge of the Navy's $300 million dollar environmental restoration cleanup of some 35 military bases in 26 states. He was also involved in the development of the Navy's 30 year, $250 million dollar contract to purchase steam from the Charleston County Garbage Burning Plant adjacent to the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He also instrumental in the Navy's $250 million dollar construction of five new bases from Texas to Louisiana to berth missile ships in the Gulf of Mexico area. Mr. Hudson was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church from 1964 until his death. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather who also enjoyed God's beautiful world through golfing. Mr. Hudson was an active member of the South Carolina Coastal Seniors Golfing organization for many years. He was also a member of the Yeamans Hall Club in Charleston for many years. In addition to his wife, survivors include: sisters, Gail Nobles of Columbia, SC and Kay Foote of Goose Creek, SC; brother, Edward Hudson (Renita) of Houston, TX; daughters, Sandy Hirschmann (Harold) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Terry Sue Hudson (Joseph) of Round O, SC and Pam Huggins of West Ashley, SC; son, Stephen Hudson (Denise) of Goose Creek; also two other daughters, Renee Sally (Michael) of Hanahan, SC and Laurie Wunch (Hans) of Albany, GA; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Highland Park Baptist Church or the Parkinson's Foundation. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared and viewed at www.carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 29 to May 30, 2021.

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Sue Evans

May 23, 2022

sending prayers of comfort to the family members.

MarySue Hiscock Evans

June 3, 2021

sending prayers of peace and comfort to family.
Grew up and attended school with the Hudson girls, Gail and Kay. And Dorothy Jerry´s wife.

Kerry & Donna Williamson

June 1, 2021

Letter From Heaven:

To my dearest family, there are some things I´d like to say, But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I am writing this from Heaven; here I dwell with God above. Here, there is no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I am out of sight. Remember that I am with you morning, day and night. That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through, God Picked me up and hugged me, and He said, "I welcome you, It´s good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone. As for your family, they´ll be here later on. I need you here badly, as you are part of my special plan. There is so much that we have to do to save our mortal man." God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you... In the middle of the night. When you think about my life on earth, and all those loving years, Because you are only human, they are bound to bring up tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, If I were to tell you, you wouldn´t understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over, I´m closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I´d like it for you too; That as you give unto the world, the world will give unto you. If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain, Then you can say to God at night... "My day was not in vain".

Author:Ruth Ann Mahaffey

Martha Jones

May 29, 2021

My deepest sympathy in Jerry´s passing. I want to thank you for allowing me the privilege of being with all of you during his final journey. May you feel the Lord´s love, peace and comfort.

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