Hudson 'Hud' Holmquist

Memphis - Hudson "Hud" B. Holmquist, 92, died on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Kirby Pines Manor. Born on November 7, 1920, in Amory, he was a son of the late Anton Robert and Leila Hortense Glasscock Holmquist.

Hud married to Faydette Nash Holmquist on January 7, 1946. Mr. and Mrs. Holmquist moved to Memphis shortly after their marriage and he retired as a machinist for Buckeye/Procter & Gamble for almost 40 years.

He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church for almost 60 years, where he sang in the choir and was part of a men’s quartet. He was active in the Trinity Dinner Theaters for many years. Hud will be remembered by all who knew him for his devotion and loving care for his wife during her 16 years of Alzheimer’s. He and Faye were very appreciative of the faithfulness of Faye’s sister, Dot Nash, in assisting with their care through these years. He loved traveling, boating, skiing and entertaining.

Mr. Holmquist is survived by two nephews, Anton B. Holmquist, Jr., John David Dallas; great nephew, John David Dallas, Jr. (April), great nieces, Gail Crawford (Harry), Donna McFarland (Ron); two sisters-in-law, Dorothy (Dot) Nash, Mavourleen Trembelas; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

The family requests that memorials be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church Choir, 1738 Galloway, Memphis, TN 38112.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, January 18, 2013, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Memphis. Visitation will be from 1 PM until the service hour at the church.

A Graveside Service with Military honors will be held at 1 PM, Monday, January 21 in Masonic Cemetery. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home at 12:30 PM, Monday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at the funeral home on Monday.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.