James Thomas Hudmon

Mr. James Thomas Hudmon a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend passed away peacefully on September 25,2025 at his home in Beulah (Valley), Alabama. Born on January 16,1939 in Lee County, Al. to Marvin and Adele Hudmon. James graduated from Beulah High School in 1957. After graduation he went on to Southern Union in Wadley, Al. to play basketball. After college he worked at West Point Foundry for 16 years. He then started his own business in Opelika, Al. Hudmon Welding and Machine Co, Inc. with much success he relocated the business to Beulah, Al. and worked tirelessly every day for 43 years. He was a Member of Beulah Methodist church. In James’s early years he was a member of the Kiwanis club, the Lee County Fairground committee, several community projects in Beulah including, the Beulah football program, the Beulah Fire department. He was one of the leaders to help get county water into the Beulah community.

He played softball with Valley Merchants. He was an avid coon hunter and a member of the Valley Coon hunter’s association. He loved to sing and play music, he played many instruments including the guitar, piano and the mandolin. He often entertained the children by singing and storytelling.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Dot Hudmon and 9 children.

Ricky (Gayle) Hudmon of Cusseta, Cindy Logan of Valley, Sandy (Alvin) Howard of Tuskegee, Randy (Crystal) Hudmon of Valley, Richard (Trina) Clack of Ashland, Van (Marcie) Clack of Dothan, Randy Clack of Opelika, Kyle (Constance) Hudmon of Cusseta, Braden Taylor of Valley.

20 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great, Great grandchild.

He is survived by his sisters Frances Gleaton of Valley and Martha Pugh of Valley.

 A host of nieces and nephews.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Marvin and Adele Hudmon, siblings Belvin Hudmon,

Gary Dale Hudmon, Marlene Sykes and Pat Wisener.

Ronnie Jordan Officiating.