Darden Hudgins

Darden Hudgins, 78, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Darden was born Jan. 19, 1938. He began working on various boats when he was 15 yrs. old, but began working for NMU on the Texaco Mississippi as a merchant seaman in 1962 until the ship was retired. He continued to work on different ships, including a Toyota vehicle transport ship, until he retired in 2002. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Clifton and Virginia Hudgins. He is survived by his three daughters, Amy Cottee (John), Bonnie Sandahl (Craig), Kristi Hunt (Jesse) and his grandchildren, Cody, Jacob, Alana, Ashley, Jack, Casey, Kadyn, Luke and his great-grandson, Cash. He leaves behind his brother, Clifton Hudgins of Alexandria. He is also survived by Kay Hogge. Though they divorced in 1981, they remained friends and she was devoted to assisting in his care and was present, with his daughters, when he passed. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Virginia with burial to follow at Christ Church, Mathews, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Mathews Rescue Squad.