Charles L. Hudson, age 89, of Gumboro, DE died Sunday, January 22, 2023 at TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford, DE. He was born in Gumboro and was the son of the late Fred Hudson and Louise (Vincent) Hudson.

Charles was married to Eleanor Cathell, who passed away in 2020. They raised their family in Gumboro. He was a grain and poultry farmer and a partner in Hudson Farms with his son, Bud Hudson. He also worked for many years, until his retirement, as a carpenter with the Local Carpenters and Millwrights Union #2012. He was a member of the Doric Masonic Lodge in Millville and a member of Line Untied Methodist Church, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, the Scottish Rite and the Bi-State Ruritan Club. He loved his family, farming, horse racing and in his later years, listening to gospel music.

He is survived by five children, Edwin "Bud" Hudson (Sue) of Pittsville, MD, Barbara A. O'Neill (Keith Jones), Janet L. Hudson (Jack Dayton), Paul C. Hudson (Bonnie), Diane M. Hitchens (Barry) and son-in-law, Buddy Justice all of Gumboro; nine grandchildren, Charles Hudson (Crystal) Greg Justice (JoAnn), Amy Hudson, Chelsea Swain (Stevie), Joseph O'Neill, Ryan Hudson (Meghan), Holly Dattilo (Jacob), April Hudson (Justin Esposito) and Trent Hitchens; plus, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. One sister-in-law, Irene Murray.

He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Hudson, a daughter Sandra J. Justice, and two brothers Franklin P. Hudson, Sr., and Fred Ivan Hudson.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home, 19 S. Main Street in Selbyville, DE. Friends may call one hour before the service. Burial will be in Line Church Cemetery in Gumboro.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to TidalHealth Foundation, for Nanticoke Emergency Department or PSSU, 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD. 21801. (tidalhealth.org)