Brian Michael Hudgins

1974 - 2017

Brian Michael Hudgins

Chesapeake - Brian Michael Hudgins, 43, passed away after a long and courageous battle on October 25, 2017, in his home with his devoted parents by his side.

Born March 6, 1974, in DePaul Hospital, Norfolk, VA, he was the son of Elton Lee and June Rose Hudgins. He is survived by his parents and sister, Kristen H. Chance and husband, Kevin N. Davey, and his beloved niece and namesake, Nivelle "Nivie" Michaela Chance, of Cornwall, England, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Ralph & Toni Rose of Chesapeake, and paternal grandparents, Arthur E. Hudgins, Sr., of Roxboro, NC, and Gerald & Mae Ansell of Chesapeake. He is also survived by his godparents, Tommy Johnson and Vicki Rose Beaver, of Colonial Heights, VA. He was christened at Rosemont Christian Church by Rev. Carroll Lewis on Father's Day in June of 1974.

Brian was a 1992 graduate of Great Bridge High School having achieved twelve years of perfect attendance, and attended Tidewater Community College. His work career included Hudgins Linehandling Services, Inc., Builder's Square and Bergey's Dairy in Great Bridge before joining Allstate Insurance in Virginia Beach, later moving to Glen Allen, VA. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan from a very young age, and loved NASCAR having studied his grandfather's racing career from the early days of the sport in Tidewater, VA.

Brian never complained and was deeply devoted to his entire family. No matter what the need or occasion was, he was always there. His love of God permeated his life, including and especially his baptism ceremony conducted by Rev. Charles H. Winslow, M.Div., Chaplain, from Comfort Care Hospice. This was, indeed, one of the most precious services ever witnessed by his parents.

He will be missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his two cats, Nova and Allister. We would like to thank Dr. Nasrollah Fatehi and wife Christie, R.N., along with Dr. Susan Ziglar and the Comfort Care Hospice Team of Chesapeake Regional Hospital for their compassionate wisdom, guidance and care in the final days of Brian's life. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Family Care Senior Solutions for their wonderful aids and scheduler, Deborah, for your excellent coverage of Brian's daily needs. You will always have a special place in our hearts for your love and devotion to both Brian and his parents during this difficult journey, especially at the end.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation of food, supplies or money to your local animal shelter. Brian loved animals, and would have loved this gesture of kindness to those in need of a home.

A memorial service honoring Brian's life will be held at a later date. A heartfelt thank you to everyone for their love and support extended to our son. Your visits, cards, prayers, food, and serenading him on the bad days made life so much more comfortable. May God bless you all. The movie "Brian's Song" won five Emmys, but our Brian's Song won all of our hearts for his courage and bravery in the face of difficult odds.

Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home will be handling arrangements for the family.

"And all the happy days would never learn to fly, until the hands of time would choose to wave, goodbye. Brian's Song."