William "Bill" Hudson of the Sylva Rena community, Yalobusha County, died at his home Saturday, October 5, 2013. He was born November 12, 1931 to the late James Clifton and Ruby Gibson Hudson. Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served in the occupation forces in Okinawa. Prior to his retirement he owned and operated B&L Repair, later known as Tri-Lakes Refrigeration in Water Valley, MS. He was passionate about sports and was an avid Celtics, Cardinals and Ole Miss fan, and from 1967 until 1997 Bill was the announcer for the Water Valley High School football games. Bill enjoyed working with wood and making furniture and he dearly loved spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Sylva Rena Baptist Church.
Visitation is planned for Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 10 AM until 11:30 AM. Graveside services will follow at 12 noon in the Sylva Rena Cemetery with Bro. James West officiating. Kelly Harvey, Dell Harvey, Ben Nelson, Scott Russell, Trent Champion and David Johnson will serve as pallbearers. Edwin Bonner, Frank Lee Brown and Dewayne Dean will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Mr. Hudson is survived by a daughter, Kim Hudson of Ocala, FL; a son, Lynn Hudson (Tonda) of Moweaqua, IL.; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and a special caretaker, Martha Faye Dean.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Betsy "Bet" Lakey Hudson and his brother, James Hudson.