ELKHART – Mack E. Hudson, 89, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart. 

He was born Jan. 10, 1937 to Charles and Estelle (Weir) Hudson.

He graduated from Sunray High School in Sunray, Texas in 1955.

He married Thyra Rice March 15, 1958. She survives.

He went on to enjoy a 39-year career with Panhandle Eastern Pipeline, retiring in 1995.

He became an avid bicyclist who loved traveling many miles and participating in many organized rides, including Bike Across Kansas nearly 20 times.

He enjoyed supporting his children's school sporting events and participating in 4-H activities.

Survivors also include his children: Paul Hudson, Elkhart, Charlotte Farrington, Bryan, Texas, and Sandra Lightfoot and husband, Joe, Amarillo, Texas; sister, Vernell Hale Carden, Shamrock, Texas; grandchildren: Micaela Thompson and husband, Doug, Monica Morris, Janie Blalock and husband, Justin; step-granddaughter, Malissa Rios; great-grandchildren: Aspen (Alex) Aguilar, Aniyah Garner, Ty’Rell Brown, Mikah Morris, Mikki Morris, JW Blalock, and Jack Blalock; great-great-grandchild, Ny’Kaison Filmore; and step-great-great-grandson, Wayne Skelton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Faye Patterson; and brother, Charles “Red” Hudson.

• Funeral services took place place at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 at the Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Elkhart.

Burial took place at the Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart.

Memorials are suggested to The Salvation Army or a charity of the donor's choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, P.O. Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.

Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.