Robert Hudson

Robert Dale Hudson, 52, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.

He was born Aug. 24, 1967 in Poplar Bluff to the Bobby Gene Hudson and Verna Dean (Osborn) Hudson. He was of the Baptist faith.

He had worked for the Butler County Health Department for more than 22 years. He was administrator of the department.

He met his wife, Julie Scobey and from the union had two wonderful children.

Robert embraced life. He enjoyed traveling and restoring old cars with his son. He also was well known for his grilling skills and hockey puck burgers.

Survivors are his daughter, Grace Modell Hudson and a son, Garrett Noah Hudson, both of Poplar Bluff; a brother, Greg Clanahan of Poplar Bluff; three sisters, Lisa Killen of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Mary Hudson of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Cathy Schotzhauer of Columbia, Mo.

Robert was preceded in death by his father and mother.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 18 at New Covenant fellowship Church in Poplar Bluff, followed by the memorial service. Pastor Jerry Moore will officiate. Memorials made be made to the Sarcoma Foundation of America.

Online condolences: www.fitchhillisfh.coms