Joshua Lydell Hudson, age 40, of Paducah and previously of Princeton, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022.

Joshua was born on June 24, 1982 in Caldwell County to Lydell Hudson and Kimberly (Sam) Gillespie Kickasola. Joshua was an officer with the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and watching the Pittsburg Steelers Football. Joshua loved spending time with his children and family and was a member of Kuttawa First Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Joshua is survived by his wife, Samantha "Sammie Jo" Duncan Hudson; two sons, Jeremiah Grant Hudson and Luke Joshua Hudson; "adopted" son, Min Yu; two daughters, Rylee Kate Hudson and Madelyn Jolee Hudson; one sister, Kris-Tina Dye; paternal grandmother, Linda Hudson.

Joshua is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Billy Hudson; maternal grandparents, Brenda Watson and Earl Gillespie.

Visitation for Joshua will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Morgan's Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM at the Funeral Home with Dr. Jody Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Rolling Hills Cemetery in Eddyville.