Lenny Louis Hudnell

Lenny Louis Hudnell, affectionately known as LenSoul, transitioned from this life on March 14, 2024. Lenny was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 7, 1949, to Lavenia Hudnell-Rolle and Leon Nixon. He was educated in the Philadelphia public school district and graduated from Radio Broadcasting School with a degree in Communications. Lenny had a natural love for music, whether it was R&B, Jazz, Rock-n-Roll, Classical or Gospel, he enjoyed it all. He spent hours upon hours listening to 45s, LPs, 8 tracks, cassettes and CDs. He and a group of friends organized a R&B band called Moving Violations. They recorded their first record in 1969 and performed throughout Philadelphia, NJ, NY and Delaware. Lenny was a jovial and happy guy. His laugh was infectious, and he took great pleasure sharing his funny stories - even if they were long. In his early years he was hired by WBGO in East Orange, NJ as the overnight disc jockey. Lenny had many jokes about his commute from Philadelphia to East Orange every week for $5/hr. Lenny was baptized at White Rock Baptist Church in Philadelphia at the age of nine. His Christian journey led him to Bible Way Baptist Church then later onto Sharon Baptist Church. Lenny loved Philadelphia and patronized many hoagie and cheesesteak shops in West Philly. He developed supernatural skills in the kitchen. His fried chicken was outstanding, and if you never sampled his roast beef, you missed an extraordinary treat. He considered himself a foodie and would critique restaurants as if he was paid to do so by the NY Times. Lenny also loved sports and was an avid Eagles and 76ers fan. Through the years he was a season ticket holder for both teams. In 2000, he began employment at Korman Industries. As God would have it life was about to change for Lenny. While driving the Korman Suites Shuttle, he met LaVerne Lewis. Cupid shot his arrow and new love was in the hearts of these two. God blessed this union on September 29, 2001. Shortly after moving to Harrisburg, he joined Redeeming Life Fellowship Church where he remained a member until he joined Tabernacle Baptist Church. Lenny was instrumental in reorganizing the Fisher of Men’s Ministry. He sang God’s praises with the Men’s Choir and shared his culinary skills with the Culinary Ministry. Lenny also hosted the Prayer Table Outreach on Tuesdays for the last several years. Lenny was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Nixon and Lavenia Hudnell Rolle; brothers, Larry Hudnell, Robert Chapman, William Chapman III, and Jonathon Rolle. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, LaVerne Hudnell; two daughters, Lisa Hudnell (Tyrone) and Lauren Hudnell (Raheem); sisters, Lavenia (Penny) Doster and Tracy Rolle; stepchildren, Karla Taylor (Michael) and Aaron Lewis (Natalie); granddaughter, Lanise Streater; step-grandchildren, Julian Sellers (Shi’Mara), Jhoedi and Jhordyn Sellers, Chandler Lewis, Jalen Lewis and Gabriel Lewis; and step-great-grandchildren, Bailey Sellers and Elijah Whiteside. He also leaves a host of family members, friends, and neighbors to cherish his memory. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME.

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Lenny Louis Hudnell

December 7, 1949 - March 14, 2024