ROBERT WALKER "BOBBY" HUDGINS

Robert Walker "Bobby" Hudgins Robert Walker "Bobby" Hudgins, 86, of Boise, Idaho, formerly of Danville and Richmond, Va., died on February 14, 2013. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ida P. Hudgins; his father, Howard Hudgins; his mother, Elizabeth Bell Hudgins; his sister, Mary Anne Hudgins Mattox; his brother, Jack L. Hudgins Sr.; his nephew, Conard B. Mattox III; and great-niece, Anne Watkinson Mattox. He is survived by his wife, Doris Lansing Hudgins; his nephew, William H. Mattox; his great-nephew, Conard B. Mattox IV and wife, Constance Mattox; his great-great-nephew, Conard B. Mattox V; niece, Dorothy L. Mattox; stepdaughter, Laurie Lansing Gabrielsen and her husband, Joseph R. Gabrielsen Jr. (both extraordinary caregivers); and a host of other relatives through marriage. Bobby graduated from George Washington High School, Danville, Virginia in 1948. He earned his B.S. degree from the University of Richmond in 1953 and a Master of Commerce from the University of Richmond in 1965. He was in the Navy from 1945 to 1946. Bobby was married to "Pete" in 1955 and was with her until her death in 1996. Bobby married Doris in 1998 and was devoted to her until his death. He worked for Southern States for 15 years and retired as Director of the Personnel Department of Central State Hospital in 1990. Bobby was a member of First Baptist Church for all of his adult life, serving in numerous capacities there. He was an ardent Spider and Spider Athletic Club member and truly could be called a "Number 1 Spider" fan. Bobby was one of the most loving, kind and generous people anyone could ever know and truly a gift to human kind. He will be sorely missed. The family will receive friends at Bliley's Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Avenue, on Friday, February 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Avenue, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, with a reception immediately following. A private service will be held at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Richmond, 28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, Va. 23173, or First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23220. Sign the guest book at www.GoDanRiver.com