Paul Raymond Hudson, age 89 of LaBelle, MO, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, in Country Aire Retirement Estates in Lewistown, MO.  He was born December 5, 1932, in Knox County, MO the son of Francis Earl and Pauline Catherine Swann Hudson.   He was united in marriage to Anna Mae Hustead on October 27, 1962 in Edina, MO and she preceded him in death on July 2, 2012.  Paul was also preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Angela Kay Davis, sisters Margie Parris and Dorothy Hudson, and a brother Charles Hudson.

Surviving are three children, Anthony Paul (Tony) Hudson and wife Tammy of LaBelle, MO, Amy Rae Parrish and husband Kevin of LaBelle, MO, and Andy Ray Hudson and wife Rachelle of Palmyra, MO, a son-in-law William Bill Davis of Knox City, MO, twelve grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, one great-greatgrandchildren,  a brother Louis Hudson of Colony, MO, two sisters Mildred (Ronnie) Rhoades of Edina, MO, and Linda (Ronnie) Douglas of Kirksville, MO, several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law.

Paul graduated from Edina High School in 1950.  He served his country in the United States Army.  He farmed in the LaBelle community most of his life and was employed with the Missouri Department of Transportation for 35 years.  Paul enjoyed fishing (especially hand fishing), hunting, plowing, gardening and brush hogging around LaBelle.  He was a member of the LaBelle Masonic Lodge.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, in the LaBelle Cemetery, LaBelle, MO.  Reverend Doug Wilson will officiate the services.

Visitation will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, MO.

Casket bearers will be Justin Hudson, Josh Hudson, Zeth Hudson, Austin Collins, Clayton Hudson, Dustin Hoffman, Dillon Hoffman and Dalton Hoffman.  Honorary bearers will be Erin Miller, Jaimie Sparks, Kendra Davis and Candi Hudson.

Memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO, 63447.