William Lee Hudson
Obituaries
October 4, 2024
William Lee Hudson

William Lee Hudson, Jr., born November 10, 1968, left us on September 22, 2024. Billy was a lifelong resident of Okmulgee and he made his living doing paint and bodywork. His favorite pastime was working on cars.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Tawnya Hudson; mother Deborah Harvey; stepfather Earl Harvey; sisters

November 10, 1968 – September 22, 2024

Angela Muskrat and Pamela Tyrrell. Billy, as he was known to everyone, had 6 children Ayla Plumlee, Bill Hudson, Zachary Mayden, Roy Hudson, Hannah Hudson, Hanna Brown. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren Kaitlyn Hudson, Michael Hudson, Temperance Plumlee, Zaillee Shepardson, Michael Shepardson, Braydon Shepardson, Charlie Bevenue, Skylie Bevenue and soon-tobe born Jimmy Wade Mayden.

We would like to invite anyone who wishes to celebrate his life to attend service at Natura Baptist Church on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 2 p.m.

The family was cared for by Ingram, Smith & Turner Mortuary of Yukon.

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