WATAUGA- Michael Howard Hudson, aka Buff, passed away in Haltom City, Texas on June 26, 2013.  Mike was the son of William and Gay Hudson and was born in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 1963.  He was a graduate of Richland High School and worked most of his adult life in the restaurant industry as a head cook/chef.  He was preceded in death by his father, William Hudson, mother, Mary Gay Hudson, and sister, Deborah Faye Hudson.  Survivors:  Brother, Steve Hudson and wife Arden, nephew Benjamyn Tomerlin and wife Caitlin, Spencer Tomerlin, great niece Bayleigh, and great nephew Easton,  aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Memorial service will be scheduled in the near future to honor Mike and celebrate his life.  A Memorial Fund will be set up in his honor for those who would like to contribute at Chase Bank.