Kenneth Hudgins
Kenneth E. Hudgins Sr., 82, of Chattanooga, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.
Born February 10, 1933, to the late Woodie and Aline Hudgins, Ken was a 1952 graduate of Central High School where he was president of his senior class, captain of the football, boxing and baseball teams. As an amateur fighter, he had a 127/6 (W/L) record.
He served in the U.S. Army as a ski patrol at Fort Carson on Colorado Springs. He worked in construction with James Wilson Construction Co. for 30 years and owned A-1 Rigging.
Kenneth served as a deacon and teacher at South Seminole and Hughes Avenue Baptist. He donated his time as a boxing coach and mentor at Red Bank Athletics. As a spiritual dad, his greatest desire was for his sons to walk with the Lord and demonstrate love to others. (Eph. 4:32)
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bobbie Nell Kolwyck Hudgins; son, Kenneth Eugene Hudgins Jr. and wife, Jan; and was preceded in death by his youngest son, Gregory Scott Hudgins in 2000; and one very special grandson, Clayton Gregory Hudgins.
A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, March 2, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Chris Gaither and Reverend Ron Perry officiating. Burial will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to South-East Tennessee Alzheimer’s Association.
A gracious thank you to those who cared for Ken during his illness: Kim Walker’s Caregivers, Hearth Hospice and Manor House Assisted Living.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 1, from 2–5 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.