William Hudgins

William A. â??Billâ? Hudgins, 77, of Petersburg died Thursday morning, December 6, 2007 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his very devoted and loving wife, Edith; his daughter, Elizabeth (Lisa) Hammock and husband, Mark; his two sons, John Hudgins and wife, Rebecca (Becky), and David Hudgins and, wife June. His grandchildren are Brad Hudgins and wife, Jenny, Autumn Tucci and husband, Mike, Eric Hudgins and wife, Nicole, Aaron Wockenfuss, Darren (D.J.) Vardon, Sophie Vardon, Bryan Hudgins, Brittney Hudgins and great grandson, Adam Hudgins. He is also survived by his three sisters, Betty Eisel, Sandra Martin and husband, Ron, Sue Davis and husband, Ed and his two brothers, Charles (Chuck) and wife Donna, and Richard (Dickie) and wife, Donna, and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Bill Hudgins was a Retired Chief Warrant Office (W-3) with 22 years of service in the United States Army that included service in Korean in 1956-1957 and two tours in Vietnam from 1966-67 and 1969-1970. His position as an instructor as well as a maintenance officer continued long after his military career in his love and passion for mechanics, operation, repair and rebuilding of things. Aside from his family, his past affiliation as an early member and past President of the local chapter of the Virginia Military Vehicle Association and continued communication with members past and present was always of his highest interest. One of the highlights of his life was a trip to Alaska in 1992 when as a member of â??The Five Virginiansâ? a group that completely rebuilt a World War II Military 1943 Ford GPW Jeep then drove it through Canada and Alaska in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Al-Can highway. There will be a gathering of family and friends to cheerfully celebrate the life of Bill Hudgins at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral & Cremation Service on Saturday, December 15, 2007 for 2 to 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes, 2788 Hydraulic Rd. Suite 4, Charlottesville, VA 27410. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .