John Hudgens

March 14, 1949 - October 28, 2022

John (Mike) Hudgens, 73, of St. Charles, Missouri, peacefully passed away in his home on October 28, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

Mike was born on March 14, 1949, to Margaret Chafin and James (Terral) Hudgens in the city of Magnolia, Arkansas. After Mike graduated from Smackover High School in 1967, hepursued a degree in Business at Henderson State University and received a Master’s in Public Administration from Webster University. He also served in the Army from 1971-1975.

He married his High School Sweetheart, Neva Jones of Smackover, AR. Mike and Neva went on to have two daughters, Leslie and Jill.

Mike retired in 2006, after many dedicated years at Mallinckrodt. While retired, Mike had time to pursue hislove of golf and cooking.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Terral and Margaret, his wife Neva, and one great-granddaughterNayeli. He is survived by his daughters Leslie (Ricardo) and Jill (Eric); Grandchildren Kayla (Mark), Jacob (Susana), Ricardo Jr. (Christina), Roberto, Anthony(Alexis), Michael (Rebecca), Nevan, Mary Grace, and Kiran; and 6 beautiful great-grandchildren Hazel, Finnley, Angel, Jacob Jr., Ezra, and Emma. He is also survived by his siblings Pat, Roger, & Sherry; as well as many other family members and friends that loved him dearly. Services to be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either www.hsu.edu/give (scroll down to this is a memorial gift) or action.lung.org for the American Lung Association.

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John (Mike) Hudgens, 73, of St. Charles, Missouri, peacefully passed away in his home on October 28, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Mike was born on March 14, 1949, to Margaret Chafin and James (Terral) Hudgens in the city of Magnolia, Arkansas. After Mike graduated from Smackover High School in 1967, hepursued a degree inContinue Reading

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Mike was a family man, great friend, gentleman and honorable professional; he was an extraordinary person. Our lives were better for his presence.in them. How could he have been otherwise growing up in Arkansas and being educated at Henderson State. .. Corinne and I much enjoyed being with Neva and Mike prior to Neva's passing and with.Mike thereafter.. We enjoyed with Mike golf and lunches after our retirements.. His passing is sad. Our condolences go to his daughters and families. They have lost a wonderful father and friend.. Fletcher Stovall

Mike was always smiling and in good humor. We remember our two cruises with him one when Neva was alive we went to Hawaii and one with him alone to Alaska. They were both so much fun. He was always a good neighbor and friend to us willing to help when ever needed. I know he will really be missed by his family and friends a like. May he Rest In Peace and join his beloved Neva in heaven. Love Kathy and Denny

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