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 late Bobby Gene Hudson and Verna Dean (Osborn) Hudson.

Robert attended University of Missouri where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. He continued his education at Vanderbilt University and obtained a Master’s in Healthcare Administration.

Robert had worked as a nurse in the ICU of Children’s Hospital of Little Rock, Ark., as well as Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator at Vanderbilt University Hospital. He was the Administrator of the Butler County Health Department for over 22 years.

The union of Robert and his wife, Julie Scobey, produced two wonderful children.

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

Survivors include his daughter, Grace Modell Hudson, and 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 parents.

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