Bellville Times

William Andrew Hudgins died on April 22, 2006 in Bellville just six days
after his 97th birthday. Funeral services were conducted April 26 at Heights
Funeral Home.
Mr. Hudgins was born in Houston on April 16, 1909 to Robert Andrew and
Lillie Hudgins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Grace
Kemp, two brothers, Millard and Norman; his wife of 73 years, Naomi; and one
great-grandson, Stephen Ellis Hudgins.
He is survived by his two sons, Ellis and Bill; six grandchildren: Mike,
Doyle, martin, Matt, Kyle and Amy; eight great grandchildren: Brandon,
Lauren, Sean, Kaitlin, Ethan, Erin, Caleb and Macy; two nieces and three
nephews.
William worked for Mosher Steel Co. as a Structural Steel detailer, checker,
and group leader for over 47 years. His rojecs included the detailing of the
steel framework in the star atop the San Jacinto Monument, a number of Titan
Missile Silos across the northwest, and many others.
He was a member of the Reagan High School class of 1927. He served many
years as a Sunday school teacher and deacon and a SUnday school teacher at
Wallowwood Baptist Church. He was a long-time Scouter and Scoutmaster for
Troop 33.
He was one of the first adult Scouters admitted to the Order of the Arrow
and later achieved his Brotherhood Award.
Mr. Hudgins had been a resident of Briarwood Care Center in Bellville for
more than two years.

Posted by Joy Neely