Jacob Tyler Hudson, 23

Jacob Tyler Hudson, 23, of Spotsylvania County, passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Jacob left his earthly family to join the Lord after a lifetime of beating the odds of two birth defects to the amazement and pleasure of medical professionals, family members and all who knew him. Through it all, he seldom complained and almost always had an infectious smile that made you realize every day is a gift.

Jacob was a 2009 graduate of Riverbend High school and was a proud member of the REACH program at Chancellor High school, which he completed in 2013. He enjoyed the simple things in life; being with people, music, swimming, playing with the dog and attending church.

Survivors include his parents, Gregory and Sally Hudson; his sister, Jaclyn Hudson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Wilderness Community Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wilderness Community Church, 10501 Plank Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22553 or the Reach Program c/o Jon Longenecker, 6300 Harrison Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407.