Joseph Tory Hudson Sr. "Joe" age 53 of Jacksonville, IL formerly of Virginia, IL died Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL surrounded by loved ones.

He was born October 14, 1970 in Beardstown, IL the son of Kathy E. Hudson and stepfather, John Stambaugh. He married Robin R. Cline on August 6, 2015 in Jacksonville, IL and she survives.

He is survived by 3 sons: Joseph Hudson Jr. (Dakoyta) of Virginia, IL, Dalton Brown of Beardstown, IL, and Trevor Hudson (Devenn) of Mt. Sterling, IL; 4 daughters, Krystal Hudson of Jacksonville, IL, Taylor (Mikey) DeWitt of Meradosia, IL, Kaylee Brown of Arenzville, IL, and Addison Evans of Jacksonville, IL; 10 grandchildren, Landon, Farrah, Kaidence, Cam'Ron, Braelyn, Rylan, Daiden, Reid, Aubree and another granddaughter due in September; 2 brothers, Wayne(Kristy) Stambaugh of Lincoln, IL and David (Donna) Stambaugh of Jacksonville, IL; 2 sisters, Jennifer (Jeremy) Filler of Springfield, IL and Kandy Smith of Virginia, IL;  along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kathy Hudson; stepfather, John Stambaugh; his grandparents;  2 sisters, Lisa Tomlin and Gina Brissey, 1 nephew, Troy Stambaugh, 1 niece, Harley Kays and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Joe worked for Sunrise FS Tire Shop in Virginia, IL for 20+ years then went to work for York Tire in Jacksonville, IL for 4 years until he was unable to work any longer.

Joe loved to be outside tinkering in the garage, riding dirt bikes, old cars, especially a 69 Chevelle SS, going to car shows and the drag strip in Havana, IL. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially with his grandkids.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.