Billie Ray Hudson, 71, of Signal Mountain, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was of the Church of God faith. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the 101st Airborne Division with the United States Army. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a member of IBEW Local 175 for 48 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Andrew and Hazel Lucille Howard Hudson; and nephew, Jason Hudson.
He is survived by his wife, Ola Bass Hudson; daughter, Amy (Blake) Hudson Gill; sister, Wanda Higdon; brother, Donnie (Sheila) Hudson; granddaughter, Hannah Gill; two god-daughters, Dianna Haskins and Danielle Turman; along with several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. Central at Thans Chapel Cemetery, with Bro. Gary Watkins officiating. Military honors will be provided by Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. Central.
The family requests that mask be worn during visitation, as well as at the graveside service. The kitchen area remains closed due to Covid-19.
Arrangements by Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center.