Quincy Hudson

Quincy Cornelius Hudson was born on December 14, 1978 to Ernest Sylvester Hudson Sr., and Elizabeth Hudson. Quincy affectionately called “BOOT” was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend who transitioned peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

While Quincy was in high school, he worked at the Food Lion in Seaford, Delaware for a period of time. Quincy graduated from Seaford Senior High School class of 1997. Upon graduating from high school, Quincy enlisted in United States Army, he honorably served and battled for our country. Quincy was one of the many soldiers that defended our country in Kosovo, during the war from 1998-1999 after his honorable departure Quincy worked at Kraft -Heinz until he was unable to work.

Quincy married Vashti in 1999, they have been married for 26 blessed years. Quincy was known for his strong, vibrant demeanor on and off the basketball court and football field. Quincy was often called “Q” because of his resilient athleticism. He was overprotective of his loved ones and had a unbothered nature that was to be admired. Quincy enjoyed watching all sports, especially boxing.

Quincy was a loving father that enjoyed spending time with his children Q’Nijah, Qahira, QaLayah, and Quad; he loved watching them grow! Often Quincy would brag and show everyone he came in contact with pictures of his children. The four children looked forward to their motivational talks with their father, watching television, and playing basketball and football: Whenever, either of the children were outside, Quincy would join them too, even if it was just to root them on. Quincy loved his children, as he would remind them “you can do anything you put your mind too!”

Quincy was a member of the Philadelphia Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ellendale, Delaware since childhood, where he was baptized in Jesus name by Bishop Major Foster.

Quincy was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Sylvester Hudson Sr.

Quincy is survived by his beloved wife, Vashti Hudson of Dover, DE; four beautiful children: Q’Nijah Hudson of New Castle , DE, QaHira Hudson, QaLayah Hudson, and Quad Hudson all of Dover, Delaware; mother, Elizabeth Hudson of Seaford, DE; one sister, Shayla Taylor (Anthony) of Seaford, DE; two brothers, David Willis of Lewes, DE, Ernest Hudson Jr. of Largo, MD; mother and father -in-law, Frankie Griffin (Tyrone), sister-in-law, Tasha Griffin and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Since childhood, Quincy loved and cherished his uncle Tony Riley.