Harry F. Hudson

Harry Francis Hudson, 73, of Rittman, formerly of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Harry was born on September 28, 1947, in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Harry L. and Clara (LeMasters) Hudson. He attended Massillon Washington High School and was drafted into the Army. He retired from the Army a lifelong career as a Sargent in Special Forces and served in Vietnam. He was a musician where he sang and played guitar. He was a member of The Coachman, Jimmy Lee, and the Outlaws, and Kody Stormn and the Desert Winds Band. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. Harry loved riding motorcycles with his buddies and traveling. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Koval, brother, Joseph Hudson, granddaughter, Rathynia Buttermore, and an infant brother. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Pry) Hudson of Hernando, FL; children, Tonia (Doug) Bailey, Timothy Hudson, Shannon (Rodney) Tinsley, Steven Hudson, Jaime Hudson, Susan Hudson, Stacey Hudson, and Brandon Hudson; 2 step-children, Angela (Keith) Planitz and Faith Bonazzi; nephew, Shawn Koval; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-nieces and great-nephews; beloved Aunt, Luella Ticarich; cousin, Don Hudson; close friends, Gary Perry and Jimmy Lee as well as many other relatives and friends. A Graveside Service with honors will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. In lieu of flowers help someone else in need or donate to a cause of your choice. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-3222