| Graduation Year | Class of 1960 |
| Date of Passing | Jul 30, 2009 |
| About | Larry Lawrence David Hudson I passed away Thursday July 30, 2009 in St. Petersburg, FL. Larry was born in Barberton, Ohio to James Lavon Hudson I and Anna Eleanor (Lazar) Hudson. He attended the Norton School system graduating in 1960. Proceeded in death by his father, mother, stepfather Roy F. Boleau, mother and father-in-law Mary and Earl Myatt; brother-in-law Robert E. Lemmon, nephew Robert “Rob” E. Lemmon and best friend Jim Kunstek Larry was “big brother” to James Lavon Hudson II, JoAnn Lemmon and Michealine “Mickey” (Michael) Young; Brother-in-law to Donna and Fred Pratt. Devoted husband to Sandra Faye (Fletcher) Hudson. Their love spanned 47 years. Larry was a loving father to Larry Lawrence David II (Theresa); Joseph Brian (Michelle); Cassandra Lee and Laura Jayne. Best grandfather ever to Larry Lawrence David III (Elizabeth), William “BJ” (Tanya) Misty Dawn (Shawn); Andrew (Whitney); Jessica (Shane); Melissa; Mark; Kerstin and Nicholas Hudson; Ashley, Kyle, Ryan and Eric Jefferson. Larry’s family tree continued to expand with great-grandchildren Michael; Sean; Tela; Claytin, Austin; Faith; Collen; Elexis; Exzavier; Emiley; Alex; Andrew; Nicole; Nathan; Gabrelle and Brooke. Along with his wife; children; grandchildren; great grandchildren; sisters; and brother Larry will be missed by his nephew Thomas Edward (Tracy) Young; niece Ann (Bob) Asbury; William (Sherry) Hudson; Cathy (Brian) Sullivan; and James (Michelle) Hudson; lifelong friends Shirley Kunstek and her family (Kim, Jim and Sarah); Bonnie and Bill Collins. Also left to mourn Larry’s passing are numerous other family members and a host of friends. Larry’s career in law enforcement spanned nearly 45 years. He was a sergeant and acting Chief of Police in Rittman, OH; a deputy with the Summit County Sheriff’s department where he was one of the first officers to serve on the Bomb squad. He also worked in ID and booking. Larry is a former FOP President of Lodge 139. He served as a staff rep. for the Ohio Labor Council and later became the Executive Director of the Ohio Labor Council where after serving for 20 years he retired to St. Petersburg FL and became an official Lollygagger. Classic cars were a passion for Larry as was his work in law enforcement. Blending both of these loves together he formed the classic car club Cops ‘n Rodders. His love of cooking resulted in the first Alligator Chili to be served at the Chili Cook off in Pinellas Park, FL, a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy. Larry was also a member of the Masons. Anyone who knows Larry knows what a great sense of humor he had. We all were blessed by his “short” stories and jokes and will miss them. |
