Richard Edward Hudgings, Sr., of Jackson, TN, died on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
He was born on September 10, 1943, grew up in Bemis, TN, and graduated from Southside High School in 1961. He retired in 2006 after a 45-year career with Colonial Baking Company/Sara Lee in Jackson, TN.
Affectionately known as Pop, Richard was an avid golfer and greatly enjoyed time in the outdoors hunting with his sons and grandson.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Hudgings and Georgia Litton King, one brother, Billy Glynn King, Jr, and a grandson Richard Cory Hudgings.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Becky Hudgings, as well as his four children; Ricky Hudgings (Tonya), Randy Hudgings, Rita Ortiz (Jason), and Ronny Hudgings; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends and loved ones on Friday, February 4, 2022 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the South Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the South Chapel with Bro. Bobby Keen and Bro. Michael McKee officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GASmithandSonsFuneralHome.com for the Hudgings family.
