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Herman Laroy Hudson
87, of Indianapolis, IN died at home on July 10, 2012. He was born at Grass Creek, IN on October 20, 1924. His parents were William and Nora Hudson; stepfather, Clifford Tucker; step-brother, Howard Tucker; infant brother, William Clarence Hudson and Herman's first wife Sonja (Jones) Hudson all preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; two step-children, Gary (Jillian) Vandermarks and Cindy Marks; three step-grandsons, Dylan, Terran and Asher Marks; cousins and many friends.
Herman served two years in the US Army, 1944 and 1945 and was a Prisoner of War for several months in Germany during that time. He was employed for 30 years as a Cargo Agent at American Airlines in Indianapolis, retiring in 1968. Retirement was an active time for him. He entertained children and adults in his Santa Claus attire, volunteered in many areas at his church. At Lighthouse Mission he visited with the homeless men residing there, visited prisoners with the Prison Ministry. In the fall friends and acquaintances received carmel apples and cider that he purchased at an orchard. Herman attended several Emmaus weekends serving in various ways. At spare times he made Greeting Cards and Checker Boards from wood.
Visitation will be at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center , 7602 Madison Ave., Indianapolis on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Funeral Celebration at Christ United Methodist Church, 8540 U.S. 31 South, Indianapolis, IN 46227 on Sunday, July 22nd at 2 p.m. Interment at Washington Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Christ United Methodist Church or St. Francis Hospice, St. Francis Health Care Foundations, 5255 E. Stop 11 Rd., Suite 245. Indianapolis, IN, 46237.
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Nancy Heaton
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Posted Mon July 16, 2012
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In some lives, a few words cannot begin to measure the depth and reach that one soul had on so many. Herman was a man of God who humbly and simply cared for people with a genuine affection and the grace of Jesus, our Christ. Among the many other examples of service, Herman was a Stephen Minister and showed his caring to both his "care receivers" who were so blessed to have Herman's care, and to the rest of the group, who often came away inspired by his tireless enthusiasm for serving the Messiah. The world is brighter because of Christ's light shown through him. His heavenly home will surely rejoice as he enters. And although no one will forget the mark Herman made on each of our lives, we are thankful that his body will be now as renewed as his spirit. For Evelyn, may his freed body bring you solace as prayers for the coming days and weeks bring you strength. As for me, I count myself so blessed to have walked with him through part of his journey we call life. God-speed, Herman! And we thank God for the time He shared you with us.
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Gordon Esterline
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Posted Tue July 17, 2012
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Herman was the definition of "Christian servant." His encouragement and support when I worked on staff at Mt. Auburn UMC was a true gift and blessing. What the world has lost in his passing, heaven has welcomed home and is blessed. My prayers go with family and friends who both grieve and rejoice in the passing and celebration of Herman's earthly life.
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Debbie
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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Evelyn and family
sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. He was truly a man of God and a ture witness to God. We will miss him forever, but know our loss is heavens gain. God be with you all.
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Don & Joyce Pergal
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Posted Thu July 19, 2012
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The Lord must be saying, "Well done good and faithful servant."
Evelyn, so sorry for your lost. Our family has so many memories of Herman you just can't list one but his generous spirit was always present and alive.
In God's Love, Don and Joyce Pergal, Jeff and Sue Pergal, Greg and Kathy Pergal and Rebecca and Brad Whitmore
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Lynn And Mike Jones
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Posted Fri July 20, 2012
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Dear Evelyn,
We were so sorry to hear of Herman''''s passing. Yet, I know that he is in Heaven talking with his Heavenly Father! Dear sweet Herman was such a godly man. It was a priviledge to know him. Our whole family loved him. May God comfort you, Evelyn. We shall all meet again!!! Rejoice.
Love,
Mike and Lynn Jones
Katie, Lindsey and Alex
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The Grismer Family
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Posted Fri July 27, 2012
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The Grismer Family will remember Herman fondly for all the love and encouragement he gave to us. He led many of us closer to the heart of Jesus and we are so thankful for his influence in our lives. Thanking the Lord for the special life of Herman and glad for him that the sheep has gone home to his Shepherd.
Blessings,
The Grismers
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