Obituaries
May 31, 2024
William Ryder Hudson

October 3, 1997 – May 18, 2024

Sgt. William Ryder Henry Hudson, United States Army veteran and member of the Choctaw Nation, was born in Hattiesburg, Miss. on October 3, 1997, to Gene and Lorri Hudson. He died May 18, 2024, at his home in Lawton at the age of 26.

He is survived by his mother Lorri Hudson of the home; daughter Calliope Gene Hudson of Henryetta; and a host of other family members and friends.

Family will receive friends at Rogers Funeral Home on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 3-7 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Dewar First Baptist Church, with Military Honors by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Funeral Home.

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