title: Billy Hudson
text: # Billy Hudson
  
  Billy Hudson (June 16, 1938 – November 30, 2022) was an American politician who served in the Mississippi State Senate from the 45th district from 2008 until 2020.
  
  ## Education and professional career
  
  Hudson attended the University of Southern Mississippi; he also attended the University of Arizona and Perkinston Junior College (now Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College) in 1957. His professional experience included working as a rancher, and previously serving as the CEO of Hudson Salvage.
  
  ## Political career
  
  Hudson was the Forrest County Supervisor for eight years and then served in the Mississippi State Senate for twelve years.
  
  ## Personal life and death
  
  Hudson was married to Barbara Hudson and had five children.
  
  Hudson died on November 30, 2022, at the age of 84.
  
  