Fred Hudgins, Jr., age 83, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011.
Fred was born to the late Fred Hudgins, Sr. and Fannie Slusser Hudgins. He served in the US Army for 33 years and was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a recipient of two purple hearts. Military honors were rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Sarah Grace Lowery Hudgins; one son, F. Dean Hudgins; two brothers, Kenneth Hudgins, James Hudgins and two sisters, Estelle Batdorf and Jackie Marshall.
Survivors include two granddaughters, Deana Hudgins of Wooster, Ohio, Jamie Jarvis and husband, Tyler of Ashland, Ohio; one brother, Leroy Hudgins of North Carolina and daughter in-law, Judy Hudgins.
He is also survived by two great grandsons, Dylan Jarvis and Walker Jarvis.
Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043.
Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Hudgins Family.
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