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JOSEPH HUDSON Obituary
Joseph "Joe" Thomas Hudson, Jr., age 88 of Gainesville, FL passed away in Gainesville on Thursday September 1, 2011. Joe was born in Jacksonville, FL on August 17, 1923.
He served in the U S Army during WWII, in both the African and European Theatres. Following the war he returned to Gainesville and married Virginia Elizabeth Munson and attended the University of Florida. He received his Bachelor's degree in English and History, and also a Master's degree in Education. He began his career by teaching school in Arcadia, then in Crystal River where he also coached basketball. They moved back to Gainesville in 1953 and he was a counselor for the juvenile court system before becoming the Assistant Principal at Gainesville High School. Later he became the Principal at GHS, and then the Principal at Terwilliger, finally retiring in 1985 as the Principal at Williams Elementary School.
Joe was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Gainesville Lions Club, and worked for over 40 years in the University of Florida's Press Box during football games.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Hudson, his daughter Elizabeth Salter and her husband Jeff Salter, and his granddaughter Alexandra Salter.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday September 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery 401 SE 21st Avenue Gainesville, FL with military honors. Milam Funeral and Cremation Services 311 South Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 376-5361
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September 11, 2011
Elizabeth, so sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember when your family lived down the street. My Mom and Dad still live in Gainesville. Your family is in my prayers.
Brenda Mixson Stallworth
Mexico Beach,Florida
curtis fowler
September 7, 2011
Thanks Mr Hudson for keeping me on the straight and narrow---Had it not been for you, I would have become a drop-out from high school I as well as many others will be forever grateful May God bless you and your family
Ed Witkowski
September 5, 2011
Thank you Uncle Joe for your love and guidance through the years. I was a lucky kid to have such a great uncle, especially one who made me a Gator for life. May God Bless You!
September 5, 2011
I was going to GHS when Mr. Hudson was assistant principal. As well as I can remember, he was well-liked, fair-dealing, and just an all around good guy.
Linda Harben Avery '59
Lissa Campbell
September 5, 2011
What a great fellow. He was my principal at Williams Elem.
Fond memories and my sympathies to his family.
September 4, 2011
Marcia and I are so sad to learn of Joe's passing. He was a fine gentleman and a great conversationalist and gator fan. I always enjoyed sharing jokes and football stories with Joe and Betty. Marcia and I always looked forward to visits with the Hudsons. Elizabeth and Betty we are so sadden by the lost of Joe. With our love, Emmett and Marcia Dupree
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