Don "Doc" Hudson, DVM, 79, of Mexico, passed away after a tragic tractor accident on his farm in Paris on Saturday, November 11, 2023, only 10 days before his birthday.

Don was born on November 22, 1943, in Callaway County, the son of Harold Francis and Gretta Arlene (Boyd) Hudson. After graduation from Fulton High School Don attended and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine. He married the love of his life, Carole Spence on August 30, 1964, and they adopted two children, Dale and Kim.

Dr. Hudson owned the Veterinary Clinic and spent over 40 years caring for large and small animals there. He loved animals and working. Don enjoyed farming and taking his great-grandkids fishing and to get ice-cream.

Don was a devout Christian and strong in his beliefs in the teachings of Christ. He was a longtime member of the Lockewood Park Baptist Church. Don was an exceptionally kind and generous person and his passion was taking care of others.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Carole of the home; one daughter, Kim Hudson of Mexico; five grandchildren, Dayton (Hillary) Hudson, Hope Hudson, Taylor McCoy, Dillon Mills and Darrell Houston; nine great-grandchildren, Daniel Hudson, Bailey Hudson, Chelsea Hudson, Noah Hudson, Asher Hudson, Mercedes Adams, Kylor McCoy, Bray Kelsay and Kaylynn Mills; one brother, David Hudson of Vancouver, WA; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Arlene Hudson; and one son, Dale Hudson.

There will be no services honoring Don's request.

Memorials may be made to Missouri Veterans Home, 1 Veterans Dr., Mexico, MO 65265 or the Boys Baptist Home, 11300 St. Charles Rock Road, Bridgeton, MO 63044.