Jeffrey Scott Hudson

Jeffrey Scott Hudson went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was 67 years old. The family will receive friends and family for visitation from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at First Methodist Church of Richland, MS. The funeral services will begin at 4:00 P.M. There will be no graveside services.

Jeff was born in Pascagoula, MS on July 29, 1958 to James Warren Hudson and Joy Hall Thornton. He made Richland, MS his home for over 50 years. He was a proud graduate of Florence High School where he played football and basketball. He was an avid boater and loved to water ski. He was best known for his prankster attitude, infectious laugh, and bringing a smile to everyone he could. You could never tell what he was going to say or do, he loved to be unexpected. He was known for his entrepreneurship in forming both Gent’s Formalwear and Deluxe Limousine Services. Jeff had many roles: loyal friend, proud son, faithful sibling, loving father, but most importantly he was the best “Big Bear” to all of his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents James and Merle Hudson and Joy Thornton. He is survived by his children, Ryan (Anna) Hudson, Brittany (Josh) Boyd; grandchildren Tyler (fiance Ainsley Belle), Dylan, Mckala, Addy Kate, and Lucy; siblings Judy (Buzz) White, Jimmy (Rhonda) Hudson, Jan (Bob) Kirkwood, Jon Hudson and bonus-siblings Larry, Lynn, Brenda, Jimmy, Wayne, Phillip, Darlene; bonus-father Howard Thornton; mother of his children Fran Hudson; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to Hickory Ridge Baptist Church where he loved to listen to Brother Terry preach Or the community garden at First Methodist Church of Richland.