Larry Bertle Hudson, age 83, of Hollister, Missouri
Larry Bertle Hudson, age 83, of Hollister, Missouri, entered his Heavenly home Friday, October 28, 2022. He was born August 12, 1939, in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, the son of Warner and Marjorie (Whipple) Hudson. They have preceded him in death. Larry was joined in marriage to Jackie Lundstrom, the love of his life, on June 5, 1982.
Having a servants’ heart and a strong work ethic, Larry proudly served our country in the United States Army during Vietnam. After his wartime service, Larry was a manufacturing assembler for the rest of his career. He enjoyed fishing, crafting, and traveling with Jackie. He and Jackie were longtime members of Friendly Baptist Church in Branson. Larry was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa who will be remembered for generations. His love for his family was a great testament to many, but his relationship with Jesus was his greatest joy in life.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jackie Hudson of the home; he and Jackie’s children and their spouses: Richard and Marie Hudson of California, Joy and Mike Keaton of Kentucky, Kimmie and Harry Goodrich of California, David VanHorn of Kansas, Bryan VanHorn of Kansas, Danyelle Ho of Florida and Jennifer VanHorn of Kansas; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; as well as two brothers: Doyle Hudson and wife Joan of Wisconsin and Rollin Hudson of Texas.
Inurnment with full military honors will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2022, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Larry may be made to Branson Veterans of America BVA#913, Branson, Missouri (www.bransonveteransofamerica.com). Services and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence or memory of Larry, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.