Mr. Wayland Branch Hudson of Chester, VA and formerly of Halifax County passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Johnson Willis Hospital in Richmond. He was born in Halifax County, VA August 2, 1947 and was 68 years old. He was the son of the late William Branch Hudson and Barbara Palmer Hudson. He was retired from Reynolds Metals in Richmond and was a member of Crystal Hill Southern Baptist Church. Survivors include: One sister Betty Hudson Crenshaw of Halifax Three nieces Kimberly C. Hardy and husband Mike of Halifax Sandy C. Wilborn and husband Chris of Alton Suzanne C. Vandiford and husband Greg of Greenville, NC An aunt Katherine Bell of Danville A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Halifax Memorial Gardens with Rev. Chris Sorensen conducting service. For memorials, please consider the American Heart Association, 4217 Pack Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.