Ompy Leigh "Beaver" Hudson III

Ompy Leigh “Beaver” Hudson III, 63, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, January 1^st, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Ompy was born in Jackson, MS on May 12^th, 1959.

Ompy served in the US Army as a young adult. He was a man of many talents, some of these included being a deckhand, construction worker, and fisherman. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and grilling with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ompy Leigh Hudson Jr.; mother, Elizabeth Ann Ladnier; brother, William “Bill” Hartzog; best friend and brother-in-law, Robert Moore; brother-in-law, Dale Bang; niece, Brandy McCoy; and nephews, Jessie Lee Waltman and Gary Mitchell.

Survivors include the love of his life, Tennie Dio of Amherst WI; daughters, Stephanie (Clay) Smith of Pittsburg, PA, Priscilla (Stephen) Hudson of Vancleave, MS, Shelby Hudson of Kirbyville, TX, and Danielle Hudson of Vancleave, MS; sisters, Susie Forehand, Carolyn Mitchell, Paula Hudson, and Linda (Hinojos) Moore all of Vancleave, MS; grandchildren, Baileigh, Avery, Charlee, Levi, Shalee, Kaitlyn, Caden, and Devyn; as well as a large host of family and friends.

His daughters would like to send a special thanks to his niece, Bethy Moleta for always taking care of our dad and Olivia for her friendship.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ompy Leigh “Beaver” Hudson III.