Billy Hudson
American politician (1938–2022)
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Billy Hudson (June 16, 1938 – November 30, 2022)[1] was an American politician who served in the Mississippi State Senate from the 45th district from 2008 until 2020.
Preceded byJ. Ed Morgan
Succeeded byChris Johnson (Mississippi politician)
BornJune 16, 1938
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 2022 (aged 84)
Billy Hudson | |
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| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 45th district | |
| In office 2008–2020 | |
| Preceded by | J. Ed Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Chris Johnson (Mississippi politician) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1938 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 2022 (aged 84) |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Occupation | Business Owner |
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 he was the CEO of Hudson Salvage.[2]
Political career
Hudson was the Forrest County Supervisor[1] for eight years and then served in the Mississippi State Senate for twelve years.