Shawn Hudson

Shawn Hudson left this world unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2025. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6 at his home church, First Baptist Church of Denton, from 1-2:30 with a memorial service to follow at 2:30 at the church. Another visitation will be held on Friday, February 7 at Fry-Smith Funeral Home in Tuscola from 1-2:30 with a burial to follow in Dewey Cemetery.

Shawn Trey Hudson was born January 21,1980 in Abilene, Texas to Gene and Carrolyn (Knight) Hudson. He was raised in Abilene while spending his spare time at the family farm in Lawn where his love for the outdoors was rooted. Shawn was a very talented and active young man, and his love of sports included soccer, basketball, and baseball. In 1998, he graduated from Cooper High School.

He moved to Denton and attended the University of North Texas where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree, and later a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Following in his parents’ footsteps, he pursued a career in coaching and teaching. During this time, he was blessed with his first daughter, Hallie, from his marriage to Lacey Phillips.

In 2009, Shawn was hired at Lakeview Middle School in The Colony, Texas where he coached football, basketball, track, and soccer, and began a Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter. In 2012, he extended a job opportunity to Alexis Anderson. Their courtship began that Fall and flourished until they were married in 2016. Together they had two daughters, Ainsley and Kinley, and one son, Owen.

Shawn loved his wife and children deeply. During their marriage they had many adventures and took family road trips. Being out at the family farm was his favorite place to be. There he loved to hog hunt, explore the West Texas terrain, fish, and share his childhood experiences with his own children.

In contrast to the peaceful getaways, Shawn was also a social man. His many talents included being an enthusiastic conversationalist, a remarkable storyteller, and an entertainer. His presence filled every room he entered, and his leadership, confidence, and work ethic were gifts he modeled to young men and peers during his coaching era, as well in all that he endeavored.

He was an optimist, encourager, counselor, and friend. He loved adventure and sought it by traveling internationally, through ministry and recreationally, sky diving, competing in Spartan races, and starting his own business in 2021.

The biggest and greatest legacy Shawn left behind was his faith in his savior, Jesus. Though we all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), through Christ’s forgiveness we are saved. Shawn’s example of Christlikeness drew you to his presence and leaves a lasting impression in the hearts of numerous.

Shawn is survived by his father and mother, Gene and Carrolyn Hudson; brothers, Chad Hudson, wife Lonetta Hudson, and Kyle Hudson; Wife, Alexis (Anderson) Hudson; daughters, Hallie, Ainsley, and Kinley Hudson; son, Owen Hudson; father and mother-in-law, Kevin and Cindy Anderson; sister-in-law, Haley (Anderson) Pejovich, husband Matthew Pejovich. As well as extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.