James Jearld Hudson

James Jearld Hudson, age 84, of Heber Springs, passed away, Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab. He was born September 5, 1941 in Mountain View, Oklahoma to the late Glenn Hugh Hudson Sr. and Mary Catherine Walters. 

James was an avid videographer and photographer, he loved to travel, and spend time with his family. He served in the United States Army as a young man and made a career as a transport driver. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Glenn Hugh Hudson Jr.

James is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Hudson Walker of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas and Linda Hudson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; sister, Louise Bilbrey of Lubbock, Texas; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and numerous extended family members and wonderful friends. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of James to the International Multiple Myeloma Foundation. 

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