Paul Hudson Jr. (PJ) was born October 22, 1967 to the union of Paul Hudson Sr. and and the late Brenda Smith-Hudson. He departed this life unexpectedly September 16, 2018. Paul was a graduate of Robert S. Rogers High School class of 1986. While attending Rogers, Paul was a member of the track and football teams. Upon graduating, Paul ventured to Detroit, Michigan where he resided for 20 years before returning to his hometown.

Paul was affectionately known as "Pauly D" form his Kroger family as a Butcher for 13 years. He was loved by the entire staff, especially his friends Chrissy, Larissa, Kendra, Brittney, Tamika, and Danielle.

Paul will be remembered for for his joking personality, pranks and his dance moves. He loved to travel and while traveling he had a passion for architecture and different buildings around the world. He took great pleasure in celebrating the holidays and he gave great gifts according to his only niece, Dakkota Anderson. Equally he was a loving uncle to his nephews and friends as well.

Paul is survived by his father, Paul Hudson Sr.; sister, Jill Anderson; brother, Anthony Hudson; nephews, Jarrett Merrell, Damien Anderson and Malik Hudson; niece, Dakkota Anderson; aunts, Crystal Draper, Shirley Sutton, Shanna Smith, Denise Smith, and Shirley Smith; uncles, James Hudson and Christopher Smith; and an abundance of cousins.