Mr. George Hartfell Hudson, 80

GARLAND Mr. George " Hartfell" Hudson passed on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Our daddy, Hartfell went home to be with our Mama, Margaret who died on August 24, 2004 and our brother, Jerry who died on August 18, 1994. We ask that you join us at Parkersburg Baptist Church in Garland for visitation on Monday, September 19, at 12:30 PM. We would also like to invite Daddy's family and friends to join us at Parkersburg Baptist Church in Garland to celebrate his life. The Reverend Calvin Sacra will be officiating Daddy's service on Monday, September 19 at 2:00 PM immediately following the visitation. Stan Benton will be singing a selection of Daddy's favorite hymns. Pallbearers will be Stephen Lumpkin, Brandon Nichols, Phillip Moore, Matt Bradley, Cory Graham and Marcus Hudson. After the service, Daddy will be laid to rest in the Parkersburg Cemetery. Those left to cherish Daddy's love, devotion and memories include his five daughters, Sara Lumpkin, Mary Jane Moore and husband, Harold, Laura Graham, Carolyn Schwenk and Cindy Hudson. Eleven Grandchildren: Shannon, Stephen, Angie, Jennifer, Phillip, Elizabeth, Cory, Chris, Aaron, Heather and Marcus. Fourteen Great-Grandchildren: Draven, Alyssa, Jenna, Zachery, Maddie, Reid, Taylor, Harley, Olivia, Rachel, Robert, Kaylee, Addison and Macey. Daddy was a loving husband, father, brother, granddaddy, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He was a hardworking and compassionate man who will be missed dearly. From working on the B-Bar-B Ranch to Appalachian Power Company to drilling wells and even chopping in his garden, he took a lot of pride in everything he did. Daddy loved his friends. You would just stop by to say hey, how are you doing. Then would you would sit on his back porch and talk. Daddy looked forward to the visits and he treasured each and every one of you. All that knew Daddy knew he enjoyed his music. Anytime he had a chance he would grab his guitar and dobro and go play for the "old folks", and most of the "old folks' were younger than him. Goshen Medical in Garland has been a "God Sent" for many years. Frankie Britt and her staff have always been there for Daddy. Thanks to all of them our Daddy has spent many healthy years so his family and friends could spend precious moments with him. He always spoke highly of them. Daddy really didn't want anyone but Frankie to "Doctor" on him. We would like to thank the entire staff at WakeMed for taking such good care of our Daddy from August 20th through September 6th. The loving care from Unit 3E was appreciated by Daddy and his girls. We are so thankful for Hospice of Wake County. Daddy was very blessed to have a wonderful staff that took care of his every need in such a loving and caring way. It was like our Daddy was their Daddy. Flowers may be sent to Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro or memorials may be made to: Hospice of Wake County, Inc., 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or at www. hospiceofwake.org. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC The funeral service will be held at Monday, September 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Parkersburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Calvin Sacra. Burial will follow in the Parkersburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM on Monday at the church.