Obituary of John Hudson

Bedford – John “Papa John” Hudson, 82, of Bedford, passed away at 8:20 pm on Monday, November 20, 2023, at his residence. Born December 1, 1940, in Bedford, he was the son of Charles William and Dorothy Ann (Faulk) Hudson. He married Violet Darlene Cobb on November 23, 1961, and she survives. He retired as a machine maintenance man at Princeton Packaging and was a member of the Apostolic Faith Assembly. He was a ham radio operator and enjoyed hosting gospel karaoke at his home. He loved and was a self-taught harmonica player. He was a proud father and grandfather who loved his family. Surviving with his wife, Darlene, are three sons, Jeffery Hudson (Aimee), of Bedford, John Hudson, II, of Lexington, KY, and Jackie Dean Hudson (Angela), of Camby, IN; a daughter, Jill Diane Vaught (Scott), of Crane, IN; eleven grandchildren, James Derrick Hudson, Jennifer Kimmel, April Hudson, Eva Mae Hudson, K.D. Hudson, Tyler Wayne Hudson, Jerrod Edward Vaught, Tanner Vaught, Braden Vaught, Jared Prince and Brandon Prince; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kevin Scott Hudson; two sisters, Phyllis Myers and Stella Switzer; two granddaughters, Alexxandrya Hudson and Amber Rose Tracy. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 24th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Kenneth Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Dive Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.