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Joseph Hudgins Obituary
Joseph F. "Joe" Hudgins, age 73 of Remington, passed away at his residence on October 4, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Eldorado, IL. on April 20, 1941, the son of Ewing Lee and Emma (Clark) Hudgins.
Joe was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion Honor Guard. Joe and his wife have resided in Remington for 35 years, and he owned and operated Remington Auto Body shop for over 20 years. He then worked for Luck Express, from which he recently retired after 14 years of service.
Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sonja Higgins Hudgins and two children, JoDeane Hudgins Rhoades (Todd) of Greenville, SC and David Brian Hudgins (Kathy) of Dayton, IN. His grandchildren, Dana Rhoades of Cincinnati, OH and Jill Rhoades of Greenville, SC, Jacob and Katie Hudgins of Lafayette, IN; a sister, Martha Bergman (Howard) of Eldorado, IL and brothers, Donald Hudgins of Kingman, AZ and Arkie Hudgins (Faye) of Maryville, TN and many nieces and nephews.
Joe loved spending time with his family, traveling with his wife, joking with his grandchildren and fishing or playing cards with his buddies.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Virginia Ashley; brothers Eugene and Jerry Hudgins and a sister in law Bobbie Hudgins.
A casual gathering in celebration of Joe's life will be held on October 7, 2014 from 4 to 6 PM Central Time at Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer with an informal service at 6:00 PM.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity.
See www.jacksonfuneral.com to leave condolences and sign the online guests' registry.
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Memories and Condolences
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Debbie Taylor
October 8, 2014
Dear Dave and Kathy,
So sorry for your loss, keeping you and your family in prayer.
Debbie Taylor
Raymie Richards
October 8, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
October 7, 2014
Dear Dave and Family, You are in our thoughts. So sorry to hear of Joe's death. John and Janie Petersen
chuck and sheila best
October 7, 2014
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. May God bring you comfort thru this sad time.
Jerry Wilder
October 6, 2014
Our sympathy at this sad time.
Dale Dallinger and family
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