William Troy Hudson

Published 8:31 pm Friday, March 13, 2015

Born Nov. 24, 1942 in Polk County, N.C., Troy was a son of the late Cornelius Thomas and Annie Bell Pritchart Hudson. He was previously employed with Powder Craft, Inc., and retired from Progress Lighting after several years of service. Troy was currently employed with the Spartanburg County Recycle Center. He loved to work in his garden and spend time with his sons and grandchildren. Troy was a member of Restoration Church for over 20 years.

In addition to his wife, Troy is survived by two sons, Eddie Hudson (Theresa) of Mayo, S.C. and Samuel James Osment (Tricia) of Cowpens, S.C.; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; seven brothers, Larry Hudson (Brenda) of Inman, S.C., Chester Hudson (Becky) of New Prospect, S.C., Ray Hudson (Becky) of Columbus, N.C., Wayne Hudson of Inman, S.C., Randy Hudson (Anita) Green Creek, N.C., Terry Hudson (Marilyn), and Ben Hudson, both of Mill Spring, N.C.; and four sisters, Doris McDade (Louis) of Mill Spring, N.C., Patricia McDaniel (Tim) of Forest City, N.C., Robin Smith (Richard) of Tryon, N.C., and Tammy Waldrop (Neal) of Mill Spring, N.C.

Troy was predeceased by two sons, Troy Dean and Robert Lee Hudson; and a daughter, Sandra Lyn Fowler.

The family will receive friends today, March 14, 6-8 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 15, at 1 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Stephen Burns.

Burial will follow in Heritage Memorial Gardens.

In remembrance of Troy, memorials may be made to the Joe R. Utley Heart Resource Center, 101 E. Wood Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29303.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.JMDunbar.com.

JM Dunbar Funeral Home