Gary Dean Hudson, known to his friends as "Buzz", 68, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in Beaumont, Texas.

He was born in Astoria, Oregon on June 19, 1954 to Donald Alfred Hudson and Beverly Ellen Patson Hudson.  He had resided in Eureka, Kansas before moving to Sabine County with his wife, Rita, whom he loved dearly, in 2007.  He had worked as an electrician for many years and he was a member of Fairdale Baptist Church.

Buzz loved to read his Bible and the newspaper.  He would often share the scriptures that he had read with his friends and loved ones.  He enjoyed watching Les Feldic Ministry, John Wayne movies and the 3 Stooges and he liked listening to his favorites, Paul Harvey, CCR and the Beatles.

Buzz is survived by his sons, Kain Keel of Springfield, MO and Matthew Hudson and wife, Kitti, of Pineland; daughters, Lori Koehn and husband, Robert, of Leon, KS, Karla Sexton and husband, Kevin, of Mountain View, AR, Brandi Brown and husband, Jerry, of Hemphill, Lily Hudson of Bronson, and K'Lee Duffey and husband, Lukas, of Bronson; sister, Donna Hudson of Austin; and grandchildren, Jacob, Robbie, John, Trinity, Brizden, Dean, Caden, Kaci, Hannah, Dante, Skarlett, Daniel, Kaden, Gabriel, J. R., Emily, Bryleigh, Bayleigh, Blayze and Briar.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Rita Hudson; his parents, Donald and Beverly Hudson; his sister, Sharon Mitchell; and his cat, Mrs. Kitty.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Fairdale Baptist Church, 4820 Fairdale Rd, Hemphill, TX 75948 under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. J. R. McDonald officiating.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to service.

Burial will follow services in Mt. Sinai Cemetery with Matthew Hudson, Lukas Duffey, Jerry Brown, Caden Sutton and Clint Fowler serving as pallbearers.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.