John G. Hudson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John G. Hudson in Jasper, Arkansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on June 2, 2025 at the age of 99, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rufus Hudson and Pearl Hudson; his wife Barbara "Bobbye" Hickinbotham (Bobbye); and his siblings, Jewell, Coy, Darrell, Marie, Flora, Troy, Dossie and Fred.
He is survived by: his children, Preston Hudson (Nancy) of Fort Smith, AR and Karen Hudson of Collierville, TN.; and his grandchildren, Jake of Van Buren, AR, Valerie of Bakersfield, CA and Amanda of Heber Springs, AR. He is also survived by 8 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Edwards Funeral Home (201 N 12th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901). A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Coffman Funeral Home (410 Court St, Jasper, AR 72641).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in John's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
