Robert LeRoy "Bob" Hudson, 77, of Dickens, died June 29, 2020 as a result of a car accident. He was born May 3, 1943 in North Platte, to Edwin and Ruth (Meyer) Hudson.

Bob grew up in the Dickens/Hershey area and graduated from Hershey High School in 1961. He entered the U.S. Marine Corp and served in Okinawa. He married Merlee Hemenway on August 11, 1964 in St. Francis, Kansas and after his discharge they returned to Hershey where he worked at a gas station.

He moved to Golden, Colorado where he worked at Coors, bought a welding shop in Eddyville, worked for NPPD and owned a pivot company, Sandhills Service, which he was still operating.

Bob was a very respected man and helped out many of his customers night and day. He was a member of Maria Lutheran Church, Hershey American Legion, and a past member of the volunteer fire department in Golden. He loved elk hunting and four wheeling through the mountains in his Toyota's. He welcomed family and friend into his home throughout the years.

Survivors include his wife Merlee of Dickens; six children, Nick (Faylene) Hudson of Dickens, Chad (LeAnn Amwig) Hudson of Hershey, Kathy (Bill) Klein of Battle Creek, Wade (Shannon) Hudson of Dickens, Laura (fiancé Jimmy Knutson) Legg of North Platte, River Hudson of Dickens; grandchildren, Ashlee (Moses) Hallsted of North Platte, Sierra (Justin McCurdy) Schumm of Hastings, Laynie Hudson of Tomball, TX, Samantha (Brandon) Childress of Cleveland, TX, Katrina Hudson of Cleveland, TX, Josh Wilson of Cleveland, TX, Cassandra Vencill of Battle Creek, Travis (Shelby) Klein of Bellwood, Nate (Amanda) Klein of Bellwood, Tyler Klein of Schuyler, Reagan Hudson of Dickens, Rylan Hudson of Dickens, Hoyt Dancer of Dickens, Easton Dancer of Dickens; great grandchildren, Brelee, Miles, Auria, Liberty, Rayna, Dominick, Harley, Barrett, Brooks; brother, Louis Garnett (Barb) Hudson of Hershey; sisters, Denise Paul of Spring, TX, Mary Tucker of Bullhead, AZ; numerous other family members and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Samuel, brothers Rodney and Royce.

Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Children's Home. Condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Maria Lutheran Church in Hershey, with the Reverend Jeff Cottingham officiating. Inurnment will follow at Dickens Cemetery. There will be a meal at the Legion Hall in Hershey after the inurnment. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so noon-8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements. The funeral service will be livestreamed on Adams & Swanson Funeral Home and Maria Lutheran Facebook page.