Billy Hudson

Billy Hudson
Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 45th district
In office 2008–2020
Preceded by	J. Ed Morgan
Succeeded by	Chris Johnson (Mississippi politician)
Personal details
Born	(1938-06-16)June 16, 1938 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	November 30, 2022(2022-11-30) (aged 84)
Political party	Republican
Children	5
Alma mater	University of Southern Mississippi
Occupation	Business Owner

Billy Hudson (June 16, 1938 – November 30, 2022)[1] was an American politician who served in the Mississippi State Senate from the 45th district from 2008 until 2020.

Education and professional career

Hudson attended the University of Southern Mississippi; he also attended the University of Arizona and Perkinston Junior College (now Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College) in 1957. His professional experience included working as a rancher, and previously serving as the CEO of Hudson Salvage.[2]

Political career

Hudson was the Forrest County Supervisor[1] for eight years and then served in the Mississippi State Senate for twelve years.

Personal life and death

Hudson was married to Barbara Hudson and had five children.[3]

Hudson died on November 30, 2022, at the age of 84.[4]

References

1. "Billy Hudson". Archived from the original on 6 June 2009. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
2. "Billy Hudson - Ballotpedia". Retrieved 2021-01-28.
3. "3 incumbent Pine Belt senators face challengers". Retrieved 2021-01-28.
4. Former Senator and current Forrest County Billy Hudson has died