Pastor Charles D. Hudson, 71, of Lexington, died on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.

He was born on October 2, 1948, in Fort Riley, KS, the son of Mahlon and Thelma (Frank) Hudson.  He was united in marriage to Sheryl A. Krause of Bremen, KS, on March 24, 1973; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: their daughter, Stacey (Jon) Panasiewicz, and two grandchildren, Payton Panasiewicz and Logan Panasiewicz; a sister, Kay (Homer) Shawley; brothers-in-Law, Steven (Judy) Krause and Jerald (Hope) Krause; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, and his father and mother-in-law, Pastor was preceded in death by his nephew, Michael Steinbeck, and brother-in-law, Stanley Krause.

Throughout his childhood, Pastor Hudson's father, a professional soldier and their family was stationed in many states across the U.S., England, and Morocco.  After high school, Pastor first worked in the logging camps in Oregon, and then enlisted in the U.S. Army.  After his service in Vietnam and Korea, he met and married his wife Sherry.  He was baptized with his daughter, Stacey, into the Lutheran faith on March 10, 1974.  They were stationed from coast to coast and in the Republic of Panama.  He retired after 20 years of military service.  Pastor then completed his undergraduate work at Concordia College, Seward, NE, and received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN.  He retired at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, ELDoNA, Richmond, MO, after 23 years of serving his Lord.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Ignatius Lutheran Theological Seminary, the Lutheran Hour, or the Christ Lutheran Church, Richmond, MO.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Blue Rapids, KS.  Please share your memories of Pastor Hudson by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .