of Conway, AR
October 11, 1941 - February 17, 2016
Paul ''Rat'' Hudspeth, 74, of Conway, passed away Wednesday February 17, 2016.
Paul was born Oct 11, 1941 in Flint, MI, to the late Rev. Corbett and Net Hudspeth. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dallas Hudspeth. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Zoann Johnson Hudspeth, his two sons Kenny Hudspeth of Conway, Kirk Hudspeth (Jennifer) of Greenbrier, and his daughter Kim Hudspeth Horton (Kevin) of Ider, AL; two sisters Jerry Hester (Robert) of Thornburg and Linda Hudspeth of Springfield, MO; five grandchildren, Noah Hudspeth, Leah Hudspeth, Jaden Hudspeth of Greenbrier, Katie Horton of Ider, AL, Logan Horton (Amanda) of Pisgah, AL; one great granddaughter McKenzie Horton of Pisgah, AL. Paul was a member of First General Baptist Church in Conway and a long standing member of the Post Oak Grove Association.
Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 20 at 2 PM at Pleasant Valley General Baptist Church, Hwy 300, Bigelow, with Rev. Steve Jones and Rev. Shane Dickson officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Houston.
Pallbearers are Adam Blair, Darrin Dixon, Dustin Dixon, Logan Horton, Noah Hudspeth, & Jon Hudspeth
Honorary Pallbearers are Ray Hamblin, Junior Wheeler, Ricky Malcom, Darryl Yielding, Ronnie Magie, and Gary Fielder.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made in Paul ''Rat'' Hudspeths name at Centennial Bank.
Mr. Hudspeth did remodeling work on two of homes in Maumelle and always did great work with a smile. We thought the world of him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Our sympathy to all of the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you !
Love and Strength to all, Jody and Curtis
Zoann and family just wanted to say I'm so sorry for your loss of Paul, such a wonderful person and I know that he will be missed by many. It was a joy getting to know him and your family.
Lots of love and prayers.
Vernadean and Ron
ZoAnn,
We are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was a great man. Merrelle always enjoyed the times he and Paul went deer hunting together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are thinking of all the family during this time. May you find the love and comfort during this time.
Our hearts are with you
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for the family. Paul was a great man. Loved him dearly. Love and prayers to each one of you.
So sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
ZOANN, KENNY, KIM, KIRK, LINDA, JERRY AND FAMILIES: So sorry to hear the news. Paul was a good person, full of fun and life. We have a promise from God that for those who are saved, we can be assured that we will see him again. For now, Paul is dancing and praising before the throne of God. He sees face-to-face what we long to see. And, I'll bet he is enjoying the family reunion. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
He was a very sweet person. Prayers & thoughts are with you all.
We express our condolences and pray God will grant comfort as only He can.
Paul you ol' goat you done slipped out on us !! I always thought i would see you again buddy and i know i will on that bright morning, but for now i will miss you. Since we met way back in the Klaasmeyer days You were always my friend Paul Hudspeth, you were the 1st person to see that i struggled in this life and you encouraged me to get help, thank you my friend. You always seemed genuinely glad to see me and I will always remember you fondly.
My Brother Paul will certainly be missed, he was my friend. Our prayers will be with you ZoAnn. May god comfort your heart with all the good memories of your life together with Paul. Our prayers will be that GOD will bless you and your family. David
When Kim became our Daughter in law it brought in a whole new family and we have shared many things together since that time I thank God for all our memories we have shared together that includes your daughter and our grandchildren may God send his comfort and peace to your hearts. Janice
Zoann & family:
So sorry to hear about Paul. He was a nice man and I know that he will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy and prayers for your family. Romans 8:28
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers today and the days to follow.
Zoann I was sorry to see where you lost Paul. He will always be missed, but not forgotten, hold fast to your memories.
I love you guys. I not only did I have a business relationship with your family, but I feel as if I am family. I have known ya'll for a long time now. We have visited and shared life's experiences. I had the pleasure of getting to have some of his excellent granite work in my home. I have always thought the world of Paul. I will truly miss seeing his face at Centennial and hearing his sweet voice saying" how are you doing darling?"
You are in my thoughts, prayers and heart.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Ronald and Johnnie Black and Family