Richard Hudgins

Richard Douglas Hudgins (Rickie), age 71, passed away at Riverside Regional Hospital on

October 31, 2021 with his family by his side after a short illness. Rickie was born

on April 2, 1950 and preceded in death by his parents, Charles D. & Maida G. Hudgins.

Rickie was a graduate of Mathews High School, Class of 68. After graduation he joined

the U. S. Coast Guard, active and inactive for four years. He then worked for Tidewater

Telephone Company in Gloucester, Va. and worked on the water which was always his passion.

He was a very accomplished guitarist playing in a number of bands through the years

as well as performances throughout the state. He was an avid duck hunter, loved fishing

and was a true Washington Redskin fan.

He is survived by his much-adored daughter, Anna H. Jenkins (Preston); sister, Laurie H.

Walden (Danny); brothers, Ronnie Hudgins (Maxine) and Kennie Hudgins; proud

grandfather to Justin, Kevin, Nathan and Autumn Jenkins as well as many nieces,

nephews, cousins and special friends, B. J. Clark, Bobby West and Walt Stillman.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church, P.O. Box 26, Gwynn, Va. 23066. Special thanks to Walter Reed Hospital and Riverside Regional SICU for the outstanding care they gave to our loved one over the past week. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia is assisting the family.