Melvin Thomas Hudgins

Predeceased by Father John Arthur Hudgins and Mother Mary Florence Jennings and siblings, Howard Townes Hudgins, John Leonard Hudgins, Mary Thelma Price, George Marvin Hudgins, Calvin Edward Hudgins Billie Lee Hudgins, and Harry Edward Hudgins,

He is survived by his only child, Michael Thomas Hudgins, of South Riding VA and sister Vera Dean Featherston of Springfield MO, as well as dozens of beloved nieces and nephews.

After growing up in Danville VA, he served in the US Army in Germany shortly after the Korean War and continued his commitment to protecting others as an Arlington County Policeman beginning in February 1957 serving until an on-duty neck injury forced his retirement as Sergeant, Special Unit in July of 1978.

His leadership and kindness were admired by his peers, and he exemplified the finest traditions of “Protect and Serve”

He was a devoted father to his son Mike, and loved music and collecting antique lamps, furniture and depression era glass and remained independent and active until the last weeks of his life.