Francis L. Hudson, 89, Taylorville, passed away September 8, 2012 at 8:00pm at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville.  He was born December 27, 1922 in Mulberry Grove, the son of George M. and Clara F. (Demoulin) Hudson.  He married Merza Pauline Dothager in August, 1945 in Mulberry Grove.  He was a retired Southern Baptist Minister.  He was a minister for fifty-five years and a member of the Taylorville Southern Baptist Church.

He is survived by son, dennis (Vicky) Hudson of Kincaid; daughter, Karen (William) Voyles of Assumption; 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by parents, wife and daughter, Patty.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 10:00am at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor Philip Neumann assisted by Pastor Jim Augenstein officiating.  Burial will be in Noffsinger Cemetery in Mulberry Grove with military honors.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 4-8pm at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.  Sign on-line guest book at www.suttonmemorialhome.com.  Memorials may be made to Taylorville Southern Baptist Church 1121 N. Webster Taylorville, IL.  62568.