James M. Hudgins, Sr.

James “Mac" Hudgins born in 1928 passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was 96 years old.

Mac was born and grew up in Mathews County, VA, where he met his wife of 73 years, Liz, who passed in 2023.

Shortly after their marriage, he entered the US Army and was stationed in Europe during the Korean War. After returning home, he joined his older brother Homer "Pete" at C&P Telephone, and worked in Tidewater until the Bell System breakup in 1984.

When not working on telephone systems, he pursued his true passion as a waterman. From his home on Broad Bay Island, which was designed by Liz, he spent his leisure time fishing, crabbing, oyster harvesting, and just enjoying the water. He and Liz also found time to raise four children.

Mac is preceded in death by his beloved wife Liz, parents Anthony and Hattie Hudgins, brother Homer Hudgins and daughter Donna Mildred Hudgins.

He is survived by his children: James Jr, David Lee (wife Sherri), Lisa Schweich and David Peer, Anne Myers (husband Lewis); seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, cherished neighbors and friends.

Both Mac and Liz left a positive mark on many lives. They will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation https://www.alz.org/. A funeral service will be held at Hollomon-Brown, Great Neck Chapel on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1PM. The family will receive friends one hour prior. The graveside committal will take place the following day, Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1PM at Pear Tree Cemetery in Mathews County, Virginia. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.hollomon-brown.com