February 25, 2021 at 5:28 p.m.
Stephen Hudson
Obituary
Stephen Vern Hudson Sr., age 76, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at his home.
Stephen was born on Aug. 15, 1944, in Portland, the son of Francis and Marie (Skinner) Hudson. He graduated from Madison Township High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.
Stephen worked for Portland Forge, retiring in 1983. He later worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a rural mail carrier in Union City, Portland and Montpelier.
Stephen was a member and past commander of D.A.V. Chapter 24 of Portland. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #211 of Portland and the V.F.W. in Fort Recovery.
Stephen married Nancy Jane Shull on May 16, 1969.
Survivors include:
His wife of 51 years — Nancy Jane Hudson, Portland
One daughter — Tonya Jones (husband: Nolan), Portland
One son — Stephen Hudson Jr. (wife: Summer), Portland
One grandchild, one great-granddaughter, seven step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Services to celebrate Stephen’s life will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Steve Arnold will officiate the service and burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery, southeast of Portland. American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military graveside rites.
Memorials may be directed to Jay County Humane Society or The Journey Home.
Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.
Stephen was born on Aug. 15, 1944, in Portland, the son of Francis and Marie (Skinner) Hudson. He graduated from Madison Township High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.
Stephen worked for Portland Forge, retiring in 1983. He later worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a rural mail carrier in Union City, Portland and Montpelier.
Stephen was a member and past commander of D.A.V. Chapter 24 of Portland. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #211 of Portland and the V.F.W. in Fort Recovery.
Stephen married Nancy Jane Shull on May 16, 1969.
Survivors include:
His wife of 51 years — Nancy Jane Hudson, Portland
One daughter — Tonya Jones (husband: Nolan), Portland
One son — Stephen Hudson Jr. (wife: Summer), Portland
One grandchild, one great-granddaughter, seven step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Services to celebrate Stephen’s life will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Steve Arnold will officiate the service and burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery, southeast of Portland. American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military graveside rites.
Memorials may be directed to Jay County Humane Society or The Journey Home.
Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.
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