William M. "Billy" Hudson

1936 - 2021

William M. "Billy" Hudson, 85, of Boston, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. He was born on Aug. 19, 1936, in Columbia, and was a resident of Boston since childhood.
He was awarded the FFA American Farmer Award in 1957 and continued to farm and loved the land throughout his life. He enjoyed buying and selling land for himself and as a real estate broker for others. He was also an apprentice auctioneer and partner in several businesses through the years.
He served the people of Nelson County as Deputy Sheriff and Magistrate for several terms.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Judy Leathers Hudson; a daughter, Billie Jo Hudson; his parents, William H. "Bill" and Willie Hudson; and a sister, Sue Greer.
He is survived by three children, Pat Hudson, of New York City, Brenda (Sidney) Hagan, of Bardstown, Sam Hudson, of Boston; four grandchildren, William (Maddie) Hagan; Lucy (Scott) Herrmann, Alex Hagan and George Hagan; three great-grandchildren, Brian Mark Hagan, John Lloyd Hagan and Iris Katherine Hagan; a sister, Doris White, of Bardstown; a brother, Jim Hudson, of Boston; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Hardin Memorial Park. The Rev. Harry Hagan OSB will officiate.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, and 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at Barlow Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Boston Community Center and/or the charity of the donor's choice.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.