MARIETTA – Johnnie LeeRoy Hudson, Jr., 71, of Marietta, OK passed away on March 18, 2022 at his residence. Johnnie was born January 20, 1951 in Sulphur, OK, the son of Johnnie LeeRoy and Lola Wanda (Brewster) Hudson.

Johnnie grew up and attended school in Sulphur. He was a Construction Manager in the light and energy industry. Johnnie married the love of his life, Jamie Darlene Britt on April 28, 1978 in Ardmore, OK. They moved to Marietta in February 1983 where they made their home.

Johnnie was full of life, a jokester, and an entrepreneur at heart. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and throwing his annual July 4th fish fry. Johnnie loved rock-n-roll music and a good party, but nothing brightened his day more than spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

Johnnie is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jamie Hudson of the home; daughter, Stephanie Jordan and husband Charlie of Carrollton, TX; sons, Johnnie Hudson, III of Sulphur and James“Preston” Hudson of Marietta; brothers, DL Wilkins and wife Karen of Ada, OK, CR Wilkins and wife Kathy of Sulphur, and Gary Hudson and wife Brenda of Comanche, OK; sister, Rosetta Bradley and husband Otis of Atlanta, TX; six grandchildren, Hudson Jordan, Erica Thomas and husband Donny, Brittany Hudson Graves, Aaiden Hudson, London Scott, and Montana Hudson and wife Kristen; four great-grandchildren, Midna Thomas, Link Thomas, Elaina Hudson, and Serenity Hudson; and numerous other friends and family.

In addition to his parents, Johnnie is preceded in death by brothers, James Wilkins and Tommy Hudson; sisters, Linda Wilkins Withers, Brenda Wilkins Eldred, and Joy May Wilkins Boulter.

A small memorial celebration will be held at his residence at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022, weather permitting. Cremation has been entrusted to Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Marietta.

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