Hudson W. Holley

ORDER OF SERVICE

Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 11AM Nelson Chapel African Methodist Church 640 Hall St, Bainbridge, GA

Presiding

Elder Garry Simmons Processional

Selection

Metropolitan Cathedral of Truth Mass Choir Reading of the Scripture Old Testament

Pastor Hewlett Powell

Second St. James M.B. New Testament

Elder Keith Barrington

Metropolitan Cathedral of Truth Solo Sitovea Williams Reflections

Rachel Holley - sister

Trey Copeland - friend

Ja’aire Dixon - friend

Group of Friends - Class of 16 (3mins)

Group of Friends - Metro Youth (3 mins) Special Video Presentation Resolution and Acknowledgments

Elder Mary Clayton Ministry of the Word

Pastor Kennith Barrington Benediction Recessional

Hudson was born in Albany, GA on November 9, 1997 to Darnell and Regina Holley. Hudson had one sibling, Rachel Holley.

Hudson graduated from Bainbridge High School in 2016 and went on to attend Bainbridge College where he sought a General Studies degree. He looked forward to transferring to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to pursue a degree in Graphic Design. He became a successful sales associate for Hibbett Sports and Belk Department Store. He was a member of Metropolitan Cathedral of Truth, where he briefly served with the Media Ministry. Hudson became a well adored mentor for 101 Mentoring. His desire was to live a meaningful life, in peace and harmony with others. Hudson attested that 2019 had been the best year of his life; little to no sickness, he acquired his first (two) jobs, and a brand-new car. A year well-lived.

Hudson has been described by his friends as a ray of light and the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) because of his care and concern for everyone he met, despite his own personal battles. He always demonstrated empathy and grace for others through his love for God. Hudson was known for his genuine smile, issuing hope & sound advice, and his respectful mannerism.

Hudson is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Helen and Chester Holley, Sr., maternal grandfather

Ezell Walker Sr., and Uncle Ezell “Danny� Walker Jr. He is survived by his parents: Darnell and Regina Holley (Bainbridge, GA), sister: Rachel Holley (Atlanta, GA), and Godsister: Elysia Butler (Tallahassee, FL). Uncles: Robert Holley, Bainbridge, GA; Thaddeus (Elizabeth) Arline, Donalsonville, GA; Chester Holley (Sandra), Tallahassee, FL; Rufus Walker, Stanford, AZ; Tony Wyatt (Jewel) Colquitt, GA. Aunts: Tracy Jones Boyd, Birmingham, AL; Sharon Williams, New Haven, CT; Angela (Steven) Jennings, Rex, GA; Tina Parks (George Henry), Brinson, GA; Darlene Walker, Memphis, TN. Aunts & Uncles in Love: Eddie & Alesia Brinson, Wayne & Patricia Shaw, Beverly Williams, Joanne & Jerome Severson, Joe Wright, Kent & Mary Willis. Best Friends: Kendrick Mitchell, Adrian Odom, Rashod Odum, Trey Copeland, Jasmine Jones, Lance Cosby, Kelsey Griffin, Myles Thomas, Ladarien Gadson, Jalen Murphy and a host of cousins and countless friends.

A Poem About

SICKLE CELL Brian Sessions

We often hear that blood is way thicker than water but never really hear to what extent Millions of people world wide feel exactly how thick bloods gets Stiff rods form, get stuck in a cell It’s like moving Thor’s hammer from hell Would rather crescent blood moons But instead they settle, by force, for crescent blood cells Would rather pop sickles only But instead its red sickle cells then blood stops flowing Five percent of the earth’s population has the trait, well 5 percent know it In any given year it’s up to 200,000 cases and that number keeps growing & growing They’ll tell, from experience, you and I in an instant “Trapped cells aren’t limited to convictions” Bodies too can feel like prisons When trading doctorates for doctor visits The most common genetic disorder in the States These traits are no respecters of race See just because you have the trait don’t mean you have the disease You could have empty pockets and still sickle stuck in your genes No pain, doesn’t mean, no trace No cure, doesn’t mean no faith Ask Ryan Clark, Tiki Barber, Prodigy, T-Boz, Lorenz Tate Rest In Peace Miles Davis Don’t get it twisted though it can fill like prison Diagnosis isn’t a death sentence But next time you quote blood is thicker than water Know that some folk feel it at its thickest There is still no universal cure for sickle cell disease.

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THANK YOU

Words are inadequate to express our appreciation for the many generous ways in which you have showed your love and kindness during the passing of our beloved Hudson.

A special thanks to Eddie & Alesia Brinson, Metropolitan Cathedral of Truth, Garry Simmons, Sylvia Perry, Nelson Chapel African Methodist, Crycynthia Gardner and Hutto Middle School, Lynn Johnson, and Dr. Derek Heard & Staff, Phoebe Hospital. The Holley Family Flower Attendants Friends Active Pallbearers

Trey Copeland

Rodericks Parks

Jaden Dixon

RJ Walker

Caleb Riggins

Jamichael McCray Professional Services Entrusted to Bruton Mortuary BrutonMortuary.com Bainbridge, Georgia 39819 Interment Jonas Lobe Cemetery Bainbridge, GA Repast Hutto Middle School Bainbridge, GA