David Earl Hudson, 75, of Marietta, Georgia, left us to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 2, 2022. He passed away in his sleep from natural causes.

David was born and raised in South Pittsburg, TN. He was the eldest child born to Aline Hudson and was later adopted and raised by his grandparents, Gilbert and Maude Hudson and his Aunt Doris Hudson. David was an accomplished athlete at South Pittsburg High School and later went on to graduate from Tennessee Tech University in 1968 with a degree in Physical Education. He was also a letterman and
team captain for the Golden Eagles football team. Following graduation, he moved to Georgia to become a teacher and coach. In 1969, David married Ann Elizabeth Price, also from South Pittsburg, TN. They had two sons, David Lee and Gregory Scott. David retired from teaching, after almost three decades as a professional educator in various counties surrounding metro Atlanta. Aside from his career in education, David's passion was officiating high school sports, where he officiated football, baseball, and basketball in Georgia for 46 years! Although accomplished in all three sports, he was most proud of his work on the gridiron. As a proud member of Atlanta Area Football Officials Association (AAFOA) for 36 years, he served as an Executive Council member for 19 years, also earning the honor of working in three State Championship crews. David was a great advocate and ambassador for sports officiating in Georgia.
Despite his successes on the field, he viewed his greatest accomplishment to be his family. David was a devoted husband to Sandy Hawkins Hudson. David and Sandy married in 1984, a proverbial second- chance opportunity for both. Sandy is a faithful and loving companion, sharing so many common interests and activities together over 37 years of marriage. David and Sandy were active tennis players, playing ALTA year-round and winning so many 'bag tags', they stopped counting. When tennis became too demanding David adopted Pickleball and was still playing regularly. They were both faithfully involved at Faith Community Church in Woodstock, GA, where they sang in the choir together.
David was a gentle and unassuming man, often prioritizing others above himself. It should also be noted that David will be remembered as a great caregiver and partner to Sandy as they provided long-term care for Sandy's father, Lanier Hawkins, for many years, and again later in the life of her mother, Dorothy Hawkins. David was a selfless partner and supporter throughout those years. He was also an engaged grandfather and great grandfather, supporting so many endeavors of those that he loved.
He is preceded in death by his son, Gregory Scott Hudson.
He leaves behind his wife Sandy, his son David Lee Hudson (wife Trista), and stepchildren Stacey Teague and Joel Teague (wife Kelly), whom he loved as his own, and his three half-brothers Danny, Dale, and Dennis Winters. David also leaves behind 9 beautiful grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Friday, July 15 th , from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm with a memorial service to follow
Saturday, July 16 th at 11:00 a.m. Both events will be held at:
Marietta Funeral Home

915 Piedmont Road, Marietta, Georgia 30066

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be sent in loving memory to:

Faith Community Church
345 Parkway 575
Suite 100
Woodstock, GA 30188

For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed through the Marietta Funeral Home Facebook page .