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.

Billy Hudson
Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 45th district
In office
2008–2020
Preceded byJ. Ed Morgan
Succeeded byChris Johnson (Mississippi politician)
Personal details
Born(1938-06-16)June 16, 1938
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 2022(2022-11-30) (aged 84)
Political partyRepublican
Children5
Alma materUniversity of Southern Mississippi
OccupationBusiness Owner

Education and professional career edit

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 edit

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 edit

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

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

References edit

  1. ^ a b "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