Danny Max Hudson

Danny Max Hudson, 82, passed away April 28, 2023. A g raveside service will be held at 11:00AM, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Benjamin Cemetery, Benjamin, Tx. with Pastor Riley Carver officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City. A visitation is planned Monday, May 1, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:00PM, at the funeral home, 210 Ave. A, Knox City, Tx.

Danny was born at the Knox County Hospital, October 27, 1940, to G.H. (Whiz) Hudson and Nell Trimmier Hudson. Danny married Sharron (Morrison) on December 23, 2001, in Benjamin, Tx. and was a member of the First Baptist Church in O'Brien, Tx. He was a cowboy all his life and worked on ranches around the area, including, Cowans Ranch in Seymour, Tx. South Camp for 3 years, McFaddin Ranch in Benjamin, Tx. for 19 years, JJ Gibson Ranch in Paducah, Tx. for 3 years, Beavers Ranch in Benjamin, Tx. for 2 years, Spike Box Ranch in Benjamin, Tx. for 2 years, Y Ranch in Paducah, Tx. for 2 years and at Banney Bradley Ranch in Stonewall County for 15 years. Danny was a true cowboy in every way; he enjoyed double mugging and roping wild cattle. He loved the ranching way of life. He could tell the best stories and enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandkids. He was lovingly called "Daddy Dan" by his grandkids.

Danny is survived by his wife Sharron Hudson of Benjamin, daughters, Selina Hudson Detwiler and husband Randy of Paducah, Tx, Jana Stegemoeller and husband Dennis of Cisco, Tx, Dana Guy of Amarillo, Tx, Missy Lewis and husband Todd of Haskell, Tx, Michelle Stanfield and husband Jeff of Knox City, Tx; 13 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; brother, Johnny Hudson and wife Cynthia Hudson of Pilot Point, Tx; nephew, Heath Hudson and wife Nancy Hudson of Pilot Point, Tx.

He is preceded in death by his parents, G.H. (Whiz) and Nell Hudson; son, Nathan Pierce; and sister Belle Morris.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com