Coy Van Hudgins, age 85 of Arbor Ridge at Eden, passed away on Saturday morning May 11, 2013 at Moses Cone Hospital.
A funeral service will be held 3 pm Monday at First Church of the Brethren with burial to follow at Overlook Cemetery. Coy was born January 28, 1928 in the Spray section of Eden to the late Harry Van Hudgins and Ellen Miles Hudgins.
He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Coy was a member and former Deacon of First Church of the Brethren. Coy enjoyed camping with his beloved wife Iris Hylton Hudgins, whom preceded him in death. They were members of the Eden Camping Club and Coy was former president of the Wally Byam Airstream Camping Club. He was also a member of Eden Kiwanis Club and the Eden Lions Club.
Coy retired and was a valued employee of Fair Funeral Home. He was formerly an owner of Western Auto and later worked for Met Life, Sears Department Stores, Rockingham County School System and Karastan Rug Mill.
Surviving him is a son, Don V. Hudgins and wife Diane; daughters, Debbie H. Crouch and husband Pete, Diane H. Page and husband George; sister Frances H. Cox all of Eden; brother, Freddie Hudgins and wife Faye of Julian,NC and fiance, June Gentry of Eden; grandchildren, Carrie Chandler, Joe Corum, Matthew Crouch (Heather), Adam Crouch (Crystal), Amanda Crouch, Ellen Hudgins; great grandchildren, Kristen Chandler, Cole Chandler, Jake Chandler, Zoe Lincoln, Caroline Crouch, Lilly Crouch, Claire Crouch, Hannah Crouch and Kylee Iris Crouch; numerous neices and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 6 -9 pm Sunday at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter Diane, 154 Beaver Run (Indian Hills), Eden.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Brethren, Sound and Video System, 730 Church Street, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Frances, Freddie, & family-- We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
Ann & Bob Hawkins
We are very sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you at this time, if there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We are the grandchildren of Ida McGurie Miles and the children of Peggy Ann Miles Doman. God Bless you all
Jeff & Nadine Clay
to pete and Debbie and family,as well as frances cox,i will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
wayne washburn
Accept my sincere sympathy at the death of Coy. He was always a pleasant person to meet and greet in public!
Rev. Marcia McQueen
Coy was a wonderful person. He was such a pleasure to see and talk to. Our town was a much better place from having Coy here. All of you have your memories now and in the future to comfort you. May God bless each of you. Pam and Mike Armstrong
Pam Armstrong
I am so sorry to hear the news of Coys passing. He was such a kind and caring man. I know that you all loved him so much. You are all in my thoughts and prayers..
Mark Stophel
Coy was such a kind godly man. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by everyone at Arbor Ridge. I will miss seeing his smiling face when I visit my mom. God bless all of you.
Carolyn Dunovant
Coy was such a kind and caring indivual. Our profession has lost a true Statesman. J. Daniel Boone, Jr. J. Michael & Judie Cooke
Boone & Cooke, Inc. Funeral Home and Crematory
What a wonderful man Coy was! He always had a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Susan and Bill Pace
Don, Diane and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. I know Coy was a wonderful man and he will be missed greatly. Each of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS. Tim & Judy Carter
Tim Carter
So sorry to hear of Coy's passing. Please know that the entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will be truly missed.
Ron, Codey & Lisa Shively Harbour
Debbie, Diane and Don so sorry to learn of Coy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hilda Shockley Jones
Sorry for your loss, Coy will be greatly missed by many. He was always smiling and so polite and friendly. Remember all the great times you all had together.
Randy Jeffries
Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time. Coy was a Wonderful man with a Beautiful soul and a true Joy to have been fortunate enough to know. He touched the lives of many and will be missed by many. May fond memories help you all through the days ahead. "Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that they are happy." Author Unknown
Tammy Hale
Debs, Don & Diane we were so saddened to hear about your daddy's passing. Knowing that you can lean on one another and trust in God's mercy, you will one day at a time be able to feel healing. Coy will long be remembered as a good and Godly man who could rock out a hymn at the CoB! We love you and pray that the hurt of your loss will subside as the loving memories flood your hearts!
Candy & David Smith
Dear Mary Frances and Fred, So sorry to hear of Coy's passing. I did not know until I was told of my classmate, Fred Smith and read the article/notice. How great the memories of such wonderful neighbors for so many years. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you at this time. May God Bless You Greatly and Give You Comfort and Peace of Mind.
Bill Saunders
I was truly sorry to receive the news of Coy's passing. He was always so kind, gentle, and patient...it was truly a joy to know him. I have so many memories of the entire family from church. I will remember all of you in my prayers.
Martha Farmer Bragg
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