Robert "Bob" Hudson, Sr. Obituary (1932

Mr. Robert Hudson, Sr., age 76, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on Nov. 2, 1932, in Nancy, Kentucky, the son of Doyle & Ethel Redmon Hudson, both of whom preceded him in death. He spent his earlier years in Somerset, Kentucky. He was united in marriage on Sept. 25, 1955, to Doris R. Ward, to this union arrived two daughters and a son to bless their home. He was a manager and supervisor for many years for Swifty & Kocolene Oil Company. He served as a Deputy Sheriff and Jailor for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and had ran for Sheriff on the Democrat ticket in 1982. He was a member of the Hanover Baptist Church and the Madison Moose Lodge #765. He enjoyed fishing, his grandchildren, traveling and socializing with his many friends. Bob never met a stranger and enjoyed telling jokes. Robert died Monday, April 6, 2009 at 2:42 am at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Bob will be missed by his daughters: Rebecca Jo Hudson of Madison, Indiana and Yvonne Hudson of Madison, Indiana; his son: Bob Hudson Jr. of Madison, Indiana; his brother: James Hudson of Clinton, Illinois; his sister: Robin Hudson of Bedford, Indiana; his step daughter: Connie Orndorff & her husband: Donnie of Raleigh, Illinois; his step son: Derrell Harmon & his wife: Denise of Granbury, Texas; his grandchildren: Matthew & Rachel Hudson; Lynn Hudson Lawson; Robert Dale Hudson, his great grandchildren: Connor Lawson, Brandon Lawson, Kayliann Hudson Hoffman; Gracie Kay Hudson Hoffman; Skyler Clubb, his step grandchildren: Shane & Brent Harmon; Dawanna Rae Wilson, several nieces, nephews & cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents: Doyle & Ethel Redmon Hudson; his step son: Lyle K. Vandeveer; his step grandson: Donald Troy Orndorff. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 11:00 am, by Rev. J.D. Traylor at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Canaan Cemetery in Canaan, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Wednesday from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Thursday from 10:00 am until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Bob Hudson Memorial Fund. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Robert "Bob" Hudson, Sr., please click here to visit our sympathy store.