Sam served his country with honor, he bravely defended the freedoms we hold dear as a member of the United States Army. Following his service, he transitioned to a 39 year career in commercial tire service and sales. On December 17, 2005, he married his beloved wife, Kristine.
Sam is survived by his wife, Kristine (Mankopf) Hudgins; his children, Tracy Tribble (Nick), and Kyle Hudgins (Harley); grandchildren, Kylie Hudgins, and Carter Hudgins; siblings Cindy Brooks, Sandy Ferrell, and Sabrina Devaughn (Denis); nieces, Jennifer Stewart (TJ), Courtney Robinson (Chris), and Katy Stallings (Josh); nephews, Cory Stewart (Shena), and Randy Rice (Wendi); sister in law, Kelly Blankenship; and nephews in law, Justin Sharpless and Jake Blankenship. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Hilton Hudgins and Melba Bryant, step-mother, Louise Hudgins, nephew, Cody Stewart, and mother in law, Nancy Turk.
A gathering of family and friends for Samuel will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, 2198 K Ville Ave, Auburndale, Florida 33823, followed by a celebration of life at 2:00 PM. Sam will be laid to rest at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the family.
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