William “Ed” Edward Hudson, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. (CPL). Ed was a member of the Eastern Shore Church of Christ where he served as an Elder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Atha Joyce Hudson and son-in-law, John Devon McCarter. Ed is survived by his daughters, Dawn McCarter and Angie Smith (Steve); grandsons, Kyle McCarter (Dr. Fairen Walker-McCarter) and Chase McCarter (Emily Phillips); great granddaughter, Olivia Lane McCarter; along with many other relatives and friends. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Eastern Shore Church of Christ, at 2:00. The family will receive friends following the service. A private burial will be held at the Alabama State Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Spanish Fort. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO RD. FAIRHOPE AL. 36532 (251) 990-7775