James E. Hudson, 85, New Bremen, Ohio, died 7:17 A.M. Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys.

He was born February 23, 1930, in Allen County, Ohio, the son of Elra and Margaret (Cook) Hudson. He married Anna Mae Cooper on August 27, 1950, at Saint Paul's United Church of Christ in New Bremen, and she survives at the residence.

He is also survived by his three children: Mark (Belinda) Hudson of New Bremen; Marna (Tom) Katterheinrich of New Knoxville; Susan Rumple of Wapakoneta. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Matt (Andria) Hudson; Johanna Hudson; Andrew Hudson; Rachel Katterheinrich; Jennifer McClain and Ryan Rumple. He is survived by his great-grandchildren Aiden, Olivia, Paige, Brett, Jordan, Jaclynn, Jessica, Harley, Thomas, Aleaha and Brandon. He is survived by two brothers, Thomas Hudson of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Richard (Ann) Hudson of Saint Marys.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert Hudson.

Jim was a 1948 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School and a veteran of the Army National Guard. He retired after 32 years of service at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys. He was a farmer and repaired jewelry for many years at his family business, Hudson Jewelry Store in Saint Marys.

He was a retired partner at the Miller Funeral Homes in Saint Marys and New Knoxville. He will be remembered for his friendly personality and his compassion for those in their time of need.

Jim enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and traveling. He also collected and repaired antiques. He was a member of Saint Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen.

Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 8, 2015, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, the Reverend Becky Erb Strang, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Saint Marys.

Friends may call from 5-8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the funeral rites on Thursday, where memorial gifts may be given to Grand Lake Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to Jim's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.