Stephen Wilton Hudson was born May 31, 1953, to Mary V. Iles Hudson and Samuel S. Hudson in Oakdale, La. He moved with his family to Lake Charles in 1955. On Jan. 19, 2024, he went home to his Lord and Savior after a long battle with diabetes and its side effects. Steve graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1971 and attended college. He was an excellent mechanic and was owner of Industrial Tools and later Mechanical Arts. He trained many young men in hydraulics and other mechanical techniques. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his partner and special caregiver, Anita Lafauci; his sister, Carolyn Gay Arnold (Paul); their children, Jeff and Susan; her three children and two grandchildren and Jay and his two children, Anita’s children, Sherry, Stacie and Cody, and their children, all of whom he dearly loved. Also, three Maltese pups, Casper, Dolly and Rosie.

He was predeceased by his mother and father and his brother, Joseph S. Hudson. Many thanks go to Dr. Brian Clements, Brighton Bridge Hospice and all those serving in that capacity, wonderful neighbors, and the host of friends who have visited and spent time with him these last few months. 

Visitation and services will be at Steve and Anita’s home at 600 South Perkins Ferry Road in Moss Bluff at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27th. Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. 

Memorials may be given in his memory to any Diabetes Research or the charity of your choice.