Billy Hudson (June 16, 1938 – November 30, 2022) was an American politician who served in the Mississippi State Senate from the 45th district from 2008 until 2020.

Education and professional career

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.

Billy Hudson

Political career

Hudson was the Forrest County Supervisor for eight years and then served in the Mississippi State Senate for twelve years.

Billy Hudson

Personal life and death

Hudson was married to Barbara Hudson and had five children.

Billy Hudson

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

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1938 births

2022 deaths

20th-century American businesspeople

21st-century American politicians

People from Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Arizona alumni

University of Southern Mississippi alumni

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College alumni

Businesspeople from Mississippi

County supervisors in Mississippi

Republican Party Mississippi state senators