Ronnie Charyl Hudson was born September 16, 1955 in Lawrenceburg, TN to Freddie Lewis Hudson, Sr., and Mary Lou Hudson and was preceded in death by his parents.

Ronnie lived a rich and full life traveling throughout the country and abroad as a “military brat.” He graduated in 1972 from Bitburg American High School, Bitburg, Germany. After graduation, Ronnie attended Trade school in Paducah, KY where he mastered working with his hands across multiple vocational disciplines. Ronnie enlisted in the Us Army in 1973 and served his country in the Army’s legendary 101st Airborne Division, (Screaming Eagles) as his father before him until he was discharged in 1978. After proudly serving his country Ronnie settled in Hohenwald, TN after living for a short time in Atlanta, GA.  Ronnie worked for many years with Dana Corporation as a machine operator and later retired from Dans.

It was in Hohenwald that Ronnie met and married the late Ewaynia Shields. To this union were born two children, Chris and Cherelle.

Ronnie was also an accomplished musician; self-taught on the guitar, drums and piano. He played in several bands and produced a record when he was only 18 years old. Ronnie was our larger-than-life Rockstar.

Ronnie leaves behind to cherish his memory, two children, Chris and Cherelle Hudson of Hohenwald, TN; 2 sisters, Freda Hudson of El Paso, TX and Rosalind Burrell (Reginald) of Huntsville, AL; and a brother, Freddie Hudson, Jr. of Woodbridge, VA. He also leaves six grandchildren, Aiden and Cainen Cagle, Shalen, Malachi, Kabreanna and Zachariah Hudson, and uncle, Bruce T. Hudson (Marilyn) of Augusta, GA and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Ronnie is now at peace resting with God. He is gone but will never be forgotten.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 1:00 in the McDonald Funeral Home chapel in Hohenwald, TN. Reginald Burrell will officiate. Visitation with the family will begin at 12:00 PM.