Joseph R. 'Jody' Hudson Jr., 59

LEWES - Joseph R. "Jody" Hudson Jr., of Lewes, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, in his home. He was 59. Jody was born March 16, 1949, in Milford and he was the first of three children born to Joe and the late Faye Hudson. He graduated from Lewes High School in 1967, and then worked on the family farm until enlisting in the United States Coast Guard. After his tour in the Coast Guard, Jody came back to Lewes where he received his Real Estate license in 1972. Since 1972, Jody has been involved in the Real Estate Industry in various capacities including licensed Realtor, Broker, and Community Developer. Jody helped manage, sell, and develop Cripple Creek, Eagle Crest Aerodrome, Lazy Lake, Overbrook Shores, Tanglewood, Cool Spring Farms, Covey Creek, and Cave Colony. Most recently Jody served as one of the most active members of the Positive Growth Alliance, and was elected President of the Board of Directors. Jody was very committed to his role as President and went above and beyond the call of duty to serve his board. Outside of his professional life, Jody was a loquacious, supportive and loving father, colorful character, gifted photographer, philosopher, listener, storyteller, salesman, business consultant, adventurer, pragmatic naturalist, avid target shooter, weapons expert, problem solver, reader, writer, patriot, protector of the Constitution, expert on most topics, an Avatar, and friend to many people near and far, who was prepared for anything. His ever-present smile, entertaining stories, enthusiastic conversations, commentaries, monologues, valuable suggestions, and numerous other unique contributions to the community will be missed. In faith, Jody was a Minister of the Church of Scientology, and had recently been attending the Lewes Church of Christ. Jody is survived by his three children, Joss Hudson and his wife Diana, Abraxas Hudson and Jazz Hudson; two grandchildren, Savana and Kira Hudson; his father, Joe and wife Christine Hudson; sister, Susie Hudson; brother, Craig and his wife Liz Hudson; step-sister, Janel Hudson; two nephews, Christian and his wife Julie Hudson, and Jamin Hudson. The Hudson family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the great outpouring of support that they have received from the community. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Friends may call at the funeral on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest that you make a charitable donation in Jody's memory to the USO (United Services Organization) World Headquarters, Department WS, P.O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090-6860 or the organization of your choice in memory of Jody. Send condolences to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.