Obituaries 23 March 2026

Merle S. Hudson

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Merle S. Hudson

Merle S. Hudson, 89, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Highland District Hospital.  

He was born Feb. 25, 1937 in Sardinia, the son of the late William and Anabelle (Toler) Hudson.  

Mr. Hudson was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base for many years, as well as the Wilmington City Cab Service.  

He is survived by two stepdaughters, Judith Nevels of Wilmington and Joyce (Terry) Kittrell of Hillsboro; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Hudson of Sardinia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Leona Hudson, who passed away Feb. 23, 2006; his son-in-law, Samuel Nevels Sr.; as well as eight siblings.  

Visitation will be noon-1 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro, when a funeral service will begin.  

Pastors Tyrone Laws and Michael Hudson will officiate. Burial with military honors presented by the Highland County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery. 

To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc. 
 

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