James R. Hudson, age 85, of Muncie passed away on Monday July 24, 2023 in Albany Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born in Portland on October 2, 1937 the son of William and Ruby (Dodd) Hudson. He was married September 20, 2000 to Marcia Revis and she passed away in April 2023. James had worked for Naas Foods and was co-owner of Tomato Products Inc. He held a Pilgrim Degree in the Moose Lodge, member of Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Shrine, Portland Elks Lodge and President of Mid American Food Processors Association. Jim was a 1956 Portland High School graduate and enjoyed fishing.
Surviving are two sons Mark Hudson (wife Joan) of Sellersburg, Indiana and Mitch Hudson of Portland, one daughter Melissa Griffis (husband Doug) of Avilla, Indiana, one brother Jay Hudson of New Mexico, three sisters Deanna Gillespie (husband Don) of Portland, Leora Engle (husband John) of Portland and Nancy Hudson of Berne, Six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Phillip and William Hudson.
Funeral services will be Friday July 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Paul Strouse presiding. Entombment will be in Elm Ridge Cemetery in Muncie. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM.
Memorials can be made to William and Ruby Hudson Endowment Fund or Moosehaven.
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