Paul Hudson, Jr.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 17 at First Baptist Church for Paul Hudson, Jr. of Artesia, New Mexico.

Mr. Hudson, 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 13, 2017 in Artesia.

Pastor Rick Sullivan will officiate at the service. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Batesville, Arkansas on Monday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers are Ron Horner, Lloyd Polk, Wayne Kemp, Kent Whitmire, David Conklin, Larry Linch, Steve Clark, John Yates, Jr., Bill Rhodes and James Dudley.

Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary Thursday beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Paul was born November 10, 1932, in Batesville, Arkansas to Paul B. and Zelda Olive (Brooks) Hudson. He graduated from Batesville High School in 1950.

On January 5, 1954 he married Roetta Reves in Batesville. She preceded him in death on September 20, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his parents and sisters Clara McDuffee and Frankie Crow.

He served his country in the U.S. Army in 1954 being stationed with the 82nd Airborne Division, in Fayetteville, N.C. with an honorable discharge in 1956. He later attended Arkansas College with a emphasis on chemistry.

He and his wife relocated to Memphis, TN in 1957 where they had their first child Chris. Paul supported his family by working as a deck hand on river boats on the Mississippi River alongside his father. Paul and his family moved to Artesia, NM in 1957 where they had their second child Susan. Paul continued his education at NMSU and in 1957, Paul began a successful career with Navajo Refinery, retiring with 41 years as Lab Supervisor.

He was an active member of First Baptist Church where he found pleasure in serving as a deacon, participating in the Behold the Lamb and the Bride productions, and singing in the choir. He enjoyed time with his family, hunting, gardening, playing dominoes, riding motor cycles, square dancing, spending time in the mountains, playing his guitar and piano, riding his bike, and also enjoyed playing on the Church softball team.

Paul was well known for his love of the Lord and many times expressed his love by singing. His favorite bible verses were Isaiah 41:10 and Romans 10:13. He was very devoted to his family, had great compassion for others, a sense of humor that made everyone laugh. He never knew a stranger and he was a Christian testimony to many.

He is survived by his children Chris Hudson and Susan Hudson and a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are asked to be made in Paul's Hudson name to the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home, 2200 S Avenue I, Portales, NM 88130

Arrangements have been entrusted to Terpening & Son Mortuary. Please remember Mr. Hudson online at www.artesiafunerals.com.

Visitation

Terpening Son Mortuary
611 W. Grand Ave.
Artesia, NM  88210
Thursday, March 16, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Service

Funeral Services

First Baptist Church
322 W. Grand Avenue
Artesia, NM  88210
Friday, March 17, 2017
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Oak Lawn Cemetery
Batesville, AR

Memorial Contributions

New Mexico Baptist Children's Home
2200 S Avenue I
Portales, NM  88130