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The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: And he delighteth in his way. Psalms 37:23

The Reverend Dr. Zachery S. Hudson, a leader, pastor, and community activist, passed away into eternal life on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born Monday, March 6, 1950 in Columbus, GA to a strong single mother, Mary Hudson who later married the Reverend Willie
Thompson, who became a father figure to young Zachery. He was the only child to his nurturing parents. In June 1960, he was baptized at the Greater Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, GA by Reverend G.W. Mitchell. Reverend Dr. Hudson was educated in the public schools of Columbus/Muskogee County and graduated in 1968 from Spencer High School in Columbus, where he played football and was a very good student. Upon graduating, he entered Albany State University on a full scholarship. After one year he enrolled into Columbus College, now known as Columbus University in Columbus, GA. His college career was interrupted by being drafted into the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam War. After his tour of duty in the War, he returned to Columbus and completed his studies at Columbus College where he attained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Later, he received the Masters of Divinity from Morehouse School of Religion Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC). Finally, he earned the Doctor of Divinity from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Reverend Dr. Hudson was licensed to preach the Gospel on December 24, 1978 and ordained on May 5, 1979 in Columbus, GA at the Greater Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. His pastoral experience began at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika, AL from 1980 until 1988 when he received "The Call" to pastor New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Tampa, FL. While at New Mount Zion, he focused on Christian Education, Leadership
Development, Youth Nurturing, and empowering men to engage in ministry and leadership. Under his leadership the church grew. Phase I and Phase II of the interior renovations were completed. His tenure at New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church ended in 1992. Also,
while at New Mount Zion he was active in the First South Florida Baptist Association, the Progressive M&E Baptist State Convention under the leadership of the Reverend Ned Sanders and the National Baptist Convention of America. In 1994, he became the Founder/Senior
Pastor of the Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The church was affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

His vision for Re-Birth was for her to lay a foundation for future generations spiritually, socially, and educationally. The Church matured and prospered through strong Christian education and sincere commitment, under his leadership and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
For thirty years as Pastor of Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church he established much to help build the Kingdom of God. Numerous ministries were established, property purchased, a charter school from K to 5th grade were started and a certified day care was opened. Reverend Dr. Hudson was fiercely committed and sacrificially dedicated to the church that he founded and loved, the Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church. His deep commitment and unwavering passion for the work of the kingdom through Re-Birth was obvious through his labors of love.

Reverend Dr. Hudson was committed to the scripture found in Luke 4:18, as obvious through his leading Gods people into spiritual truth. As a result of his work in the Kingdom, he was highly recognized with countless awards and recognitions. He was once active with the Masonic Lodge in Georgia. While living in Tampa, Florida he was involved with many community and religious organizations. He has served with the NAACP, a member of the Gamma Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, taught the pastoral class at the Tampa Baptist Seminary and the State Baptist Congress, bestowed the honor of a Samuel DeWitt Proctor Fellow at the School of Theology of Virginia Union
University in Richmond, Virginia, and the Tampa Bay Clergy Association under leader Bishop Thomas Scott.

His hobbies were sports and reading. Tentative funeral arrangements are scheduled for Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th for this greater man of God, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, Pastor, Preacher and friend to mankind, the Reverend Dr. Zachery S.
Hudson. He is survived by his faithful wife Freddie Jean West Hudson Tampa, FL, children; Janey Melissa Vincent (Juan) Tampa, FL, Valerie Nicole Borders Tampa, FL, Erika Nicole Salter, Esq. Dallas, TX, Zachery Clementh Hudson (Jenny) Atlanta, GA., and Iris Joi Hudson Atlanta, GA. Grandchildren: Sasha Ranetta Calloway, Randall Timothy Calloway, Jahyla Dominique Vincent, Zakaria Nicole Borders, Noah Maurice Borders, Emory Jane Hudson, Evelyn Grey Hudson, Elliott Luna Hudson, and Zion Ra Hudson. Great Grandchildren, Sabrya McBride, Samyrah McBride, Branden McBride, and Brendan McBride. A host of other relatives, extended family, Re-Birth family and friends. He was preceded in death by Mary Hudson Thompson and the Reverend Willie Thompson, as well as other family, friends, and faithful members of Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church for the Zachery S. Hudson Scholarship Fund.


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Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church

1924 E. Comanche Ave

Tampa, FL 33610

Calling/Visitation Hours
Friday, May 17, 2024
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Rebirth M.B. Church
1924 E. Comanche Ave
Tampa, FL 33610

Traditional Funeral Service
Saturday, May 18, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
34th Street Church of God
3000 N. 34th Street
Tampa, FL 33605

Burial
Saturday, May 18, 2024
1:00 PM
Garden of Memories
4207 East Lake Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610