Clifton Dwayne Hudson, Sr., 59, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, at his home. He was born May 27, 1960, in Memphis, Tenn., to Grady P. Hudson and Doris G. Bain (Hudson Swinford).

Visitation was on Tuesday, Aug, 27, 2019, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, at United Funeral Service with Bro. Larry Bain, Bro. Terry Hudson, and Bro. Randle Harris officiating. Burial will be at Christian Rest Cemetery. United Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He adored his grandchildren and loved spending time with them. In his professional career he worked at Mohasco. He left his career at Mohasco to become a successful businessman in the auto body and salvage industry. When he wasn’t spending time with his family and friends, he was devoted to his business
Dwayne Hudson was a man that always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. If you ever had the privilege to meet him, he became a friend. He will be deeply missed by many family and friends.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Cindy Hudson; his sons, Clifton Dwayne Hudson, Jr. (Nikki) and James Manuel Lee Hudson (Jennifer); his adopted sons, Carol D. Frazier and Tommy “Cotton” Gates; his sisters, Karen Braden and Joyce Wilson; his brothers, James P. Hudson and Darrell Hudson; six grandchildren, Mindy Lynn Hudson Dees, Courtney Nicole Hudson, Clifton Dwayne Hudson, III, Chelsey LeeAnn Hudson, James Chandler Hudson, and Chloe Alyssa Hudson. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Doris Downing.
Pallbearers will be Chandler Hudson, Dustin Dees, Clayton Russell, Carey Busby, Larry Shaffer, Louis Smith, Robert Russell and Alton Brock. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Azlin, Sam Hudson, Austin Hudson, Tommy Gates, Carol D. Frazier, Matt Hudson and Ben Morrison.

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