Photo courtesy of Gatewood & Sons Funeral Chapel
Aug 12, 1943 - Feb 5, 2026
Sending my sincere love and condolences to all of his family and friends!! Our family loves you all!!❤
Sabrina Loving
February 12, 2026 | Bowling Green, KY | Friend
We will turn their mourning into joy, knowing that God will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow.
Jeremiah 31:13.
Sarah Whitney-The Whitney Family
February 10, 2026 | Lawrenceville, GA | Friend
May you be comforted by faith that the LORD has brought Mr. JK to a beautiful place of everlasting light and peace.
Mrs. Hannah & Family Whitney
February 10, 2026 | Bowling Green, KY | Friend
The Hudson family has my deepest sympathy in the passing of J.K. May the Lord give you comfort and peace during your time of bereavement.
Mary Duncan Cole
Mary Cole
February 09, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | Acquaintance
Mrs. Hannah Whitney & Family
Sarah Whitney
February 08, 2026 | Lawrenceville, GA
The sound of "WELCOME HOME " is something that every traveler long to hear. It means that you are in a place where you are fully embraced, welcomed and enjoyed. Most of all it means you're in the presence of who love you.
Mrs. Hannah Whitney and Family
February 08, 2026 | Bowling Green, KY | Classmate
Celebration of Life
James Kennedy Hudson
August 12th, 1943 – February 5th, 2026
God said you were getting weary, so he did what he thought was best. He came and stood
beside you and whispered, “come and rest.”
James Kennedy Hudson was born August 12th,1943, in Oakland, KY. He was the 5th child born to James and Roebell Hudson.
James graduated from High Street High School in 1961. He left home and went to Louisville, Kentucky, to study Mortuary Science. After some time, he would pursue other careers. He worked for Western Electric, in the 60’s and 70’s. Additionally, he worked as a supervisor at Indianapolis Airport. He subsequently owned a commercial cleaning service.
James enjoyed listening to music. His favorite artist was James Cleveland. He toured with gospel singer Shirley Caesar for two years.
James loved his family and his god-son. He had nicknames for some of his siblings. Shirley, (Flug), and Judy, (Miss. Pearl).
He pursued love, peace, joy and harmony in our family. James was very comical and he was a joy to have as a brother. He will be truly missed.
James is preceded in death by his parents, two older brothers, Chalmus and Wayne Allen, sisters, Arnetta, Alphonso, Sue Helen, Maggie Nan and Gianna Marie.
He leaves to mourn his loss, god-son, Marlon McElwain, of Indianapolis, IND.; four sisters, Shirley Jackson, Fort Wayne, IND.; Virginia Humphrey, Bowling Green, KY; Bruce Boggard, Edina, MN; Judy Adeleke, Atlanta, GA; and one brother John Hudson, Atlanta, GA. Additionally, he will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, a host of friends and loved ones.
A precious one has gone from us
A voice we loved is stilled
A void will be in our hearts
Which can never be filled
We love you, dear brother.
The Family
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