Frank Hudson, 87, of Clinton, MS, passed away on November 15, 2023, at UMMC after bravely facing numerous health challenges.

Born in Tillatoba, MS, on September 30, 1936, to William and Catherine Hudson, Frank, the youngest of two children, navigated life's twists after his father's passing at age 12. The family relocated to Memphis, TN, where his mother, Catherine, remarried Edward Hilliard in 1950.

A proud 1954 graduate of Humes High School in Memphis, Frank shared memorable Army Junior ROTC experiences with fellow graduate Elvis Presley. His commitment extended to the Boy Scouts, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1957, he married the love of his life, Ruby "Louise" Holland, whom he met through a scouting buddy. They got married just before he shipped out to Korea with the Army. Frank earned the rank of sergeant before leaving the Army to attend Memphis State where he earned a bachelor degree. He and Louise welcomed three children: Wayne, Alicia, and Dean.

Relocating to Clinton, MS, in 1968 for a new job, Frank emphasized education, earning a Masters in Public Administration at Mississippi College while working full time. His career in building material sales paved the way for a successful journey in residential construction, where he crafted homes and apartments across the Jackson area. He remained in Clinton until his death.

Frank embraced life with zest, indulging in his passions for travel, boating, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing. Remarkably, he drove to Cancun, Mexico four times with his buddies and talking Louise into riding with him once. Notably, at the age of 67, he swam across the Mississippi River. Yet, his greatest joy was found in the company of family and friends, savoring moments with a good adult beverage.

Frank is survived by his son Wayne Hudson (Amber), daughter Alicia Parkman (Tim), grandchildren Dayne and Kyle Hudson, Sydney and Marley Parkman, and great-granddaughter Julia Hudson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, older sister Janie Hudson Boydston Womble, wife of 55 years Louise Hudson, and son Dean Hudson.

May his legacy of strength, love, and adventure endure in the hearts of those he touched.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton with visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park in

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Alzheimer's Association Mississippi Chapter, https://www.alz.org/ms.