James Hudson

James R. Hudson, age 85, of Muncie passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, in Albany Healthcare and Rehabilitation. 

He was born in Portland on Oct. 2, 1937, the son of William and Ruby (Dodd) Hudson. He was married Sept. 20, 2000, to Marcia Revis and she passed away in April 2023. James had worked for Naas Foods and was co-owner of Tomato Products Inc. He held a Pilgrim Degree in the Moose Lodge, was a member of Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Shrine and Portland Elks Lodge, and was president of Mid American Food Processors Association. Jim was a 1956 Portland High School graduate and enjoyed fishing.

Surviving are two sons, Mark Hudson (wife: Joan) of Sellersburg, Indiana, and Mitch Hudson of Portland; one daughter, Melissa Griffis (husband: Doug) of Avilla, Indiana; one brother, Jay Hudson of New Mexico; three sisters, Deanna Gillespie (husband: Don) of Portland, Leora Engle (husband: John) of Portland and Nancy Hudson of Berne; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by brothers Phillip and William Hudson.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 28, 2023, at noon in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Paul Strouse presiding. Entombment will be in Elm Ridge Cemetery in Muncie. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Memorials can be made to William and Ruby Hudson Endowment Fund or Moosehaven.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.