It is with a humble hearts that we remember the life of Wilbert Lee Hudson, Sr., who was born on June 11, 1944, in Pineville, Louisiana, and who left us to entertain the angels on February 25, 2026. Wilbert was a man who loved laughter, and he left a trail of smiles wherever he went. In the words of Charlie Chaplin, “A day without laughter is a day wasted,” and by this measure, Wilbert wasted not a single day.

Wilbert’s career path was as diverse as the jokes he loved to share. He spent years working in the baking industry before switching gears to car sales. However, his true passion was his work in the Prison Ministry, where he served for over 40 years. He understood that life was better when you were in service to others and he lived that truth every day. As someone who loved church and teaching God’s word as a Minister of the Gospel, he found fulfillment in making a difference in the lives of those who needed it most. Wilbert did everything with great love.

Public visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00am at the Alexandria Maranatha Seventh-Day Adventist Church, followed by a funeral service at 11:00am. Final committal rites will be at Garden of Memories. As we remember him, let us not mourn but celebrate the joy he brought into our lives and the love he left behind.

We invite you to leave your memories of Wilbert and upload photos to his memorial page. Share the joy and laughter he brought into your life, as we remember a man who truly understood that “laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” In the spirit of Wilbert’s love for laughter, let’s remember him with a smile and a warm heart.