J.O. "Joe" Hudson Obituary (1922

J.O. "Joe" Hudson, 92, of Rex, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Vitas Hospice of Stockbridge. Mr. Hudson was born in Dante, Virginia on August 15, 1922. J.O. was the adopted son of J.O. Hudson, Sr. and Mary French Hudson. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Thelma Croley Hudson; his children, William O. (Pat) Hudson of Stone Mountain, Alan D. (Jane) Hudson of McDonough, Susan L. Hudson of Valdosta, and Patti Hudson (Josh) Fair; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. "Joe" entered the Army on September 22, 1942, serving in the Pacific Campaign during World War II, during the Korean Conflict, and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He retired from the army on July 31, 1971, having received two Bronze Stars and numerous other Commendations. Following his military career, he was employed by the City of Jackson, Mississippi serving in several capacities, including Director of the Parks & Recreation Department. He served faithfully as a member of the Leavellwoods United Methodist Church of Jackson, Mississippi for many years, until moving back to Georgia, and has been a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Southwest Atlanta since 1985. He was also a 50 plus year member and Past Grand Master of the College Park Masonic Lodge, #454 F&AM. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2nd at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 2840 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30315, with Reverend Randy Strickland and Mr. Alan Hudson officiating. Interment will follow at College Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Henry County Parks & Recreation Special Olympics, 10 Cleveland Street, Locust Grove, GA 30248. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at the church. Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171 To send a flower arrangement in memory of J.O. "Joe" Hudson, please click here to visit our sympathy store.