Funeral services for Jimmy Hudson age 63, of Goodrich will be held Sunday October 17, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston with Rev. Frank Hood officiating and interment to follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas. Pallbearers will be Eddie Chatman, Casey Tucker, Thomas Robbins, Chance Hudson, Mike Crim, Jerry Odom, Wayne Tucker and Robert Kelly. Honorary Pallbearers will be Troy Tucker, Mike Robbins, Zack Johnson, Jessie Crim and Michael Crim.

He was born February 10, 1947 in Leggett, Texas the son of Jim Hudson and Maggie Hilton Hudson and passed away October 13, 2010 at his home in Goodrich, Texas.

Jimmy was a life long resident of Polk County where he working in the forestry industry until his retirement. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. His grandchildren and great grandchildren was what made life go on for him. He was married to his loving wife, Louise, for 45 years and thought the sun rose and set on her. As children, he was the best dad that could have been ask for. He never raised his voice, because he never had to, just a snap of his fingers and ""that"" look was all that was needed. He always said ""I called my wife, kids and dogs the same way, with just a whistle.""

He is survived by his wife Louise Hudson, Cathy & Mike Robbins, daughter & son in law, Carol & Troy Tucker, daughter & son in law, Curt Hudson, son, Minnie Evelyn Odom, sister, James & Debra Hudson, brother & sister in law, grandchildren; Eddie Chatman, Thomas Robbins, Timber Robbins, Casey and Savannah Tucker, Heather Tucker and Chance Hudson, great grandchildren are Alexis and Katey Chatman. Numerous nieces, nephews, and community friends also survive.

Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please sign our online register at www.cochranfh.com