Rev. Vergil Hudson

Reverend Vergil Leon Hudson, 89, of Chesapeake and formerly of Farmville passed away Monday, April 12, 2010, in Chesapeake.

Born in Hickory, NC, June 10, 1920, He was a graduate of Ferrum College and Southern Theological Seminary and served many years in ministry.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Glenda Marie Pond Hudson, his daughter Lynette Marie Pope and her husband, Michael, of Chesapeake, his son, L. Garrick Hudson and his wife, Angela, of Farmville, his grandchildren Jessica Pope of Longwood University, and Richard Pope of Chesapeake; his sister, Evelyn H. Huffman of Hickory, NC; his brother, Don Hudson of Rockville, MD; and his sister-in-law, Gail Hudson of Richmond.

He was preceded in death by a son, Kyle Wayland Hudson; his parents, U. L. and Daisy H. Hudson; one sister Clara May Howard and three brothers: Herman, Grant, and Howard Hudson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 16, 2010 in Farmville Baptist Church with interment following in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23060