of Dennard, AR

December 25, 1943 - March 11, 2023

Broughton Lee Hudson, born December 25, 1943 passed away March 11, 2023, he was 79 years old.

Broughton had been battling cardiac issues until complete exhaustion and decided he was ready to go home. He spent the last three weeks of his life with his five children. Broughton was born in Crescent City, FL. He grew up in Gilchrist County near the Santa Fe River. He would often speak fondly about his boyhood days spent hunting squirrels & redbelly fishing on the Santa Fe. He was the son of Reverend John Hudson and Leola Boyd Hudson. He had one brother, Johnny Hudson and two sisters, Patricia and Sheryl. He attended Bell High School where he had many friends. If you knew Broughton, you knew he was able to do or fix anything. He worked as a diesel mechanic, truck driver, carpenter and fisherman. He also ventured into politics serving as the Mayor of Bell in the 70's.

Broughton married Patsy Ruth Akins in 1961 and they had five wonderful children. He leaves behind David Hudson and daughter in law, Lisa of Bell, Florida, Richard Hudson and daughter in law, Marchene of Bell, Florida, Deborah Chestnut and son in law, Walter Edwards of Cleveland Tennessee, Rebecca Thomas and son in law, Hugh of Bell, Florida and Joseph Hudson USAFR (Ret) and daughter in law, Tiffany of Elko Georgia. Broughton had 12 grandchildren, Major Joe Chestnut USSF, Amanda Ward, Hannah Allen, Dr. Lauren Hudson, Dr. Quentin Hudson USAF, Garrett Hudson, Austin Thomas, Brandon Hudson, Abigail Thomas, Audrey Thomas, Sydney Hudson and Hailee Hudson. He had 7 great grandchildren, Alexus Ward, Brianna Chestnut, Samuel Ward, Finley Allen, Dylan Chestnut, Maylen Allen and Zeb Thomas.

Broughton lived in Dennard, Arkansas in the Ozark Mountains for the last 17 years, where he loved working on his cabin, hunting and growing a garden. He tinkered on friend's and neighbor's machines and such. He will be missed by his many friends and family. Broughton will be laid to rest near the mountain stream that runs through his property. We love and miss you. Rest in peace "Papa Broughton".

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com