Kenneth Ray Hudgins's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2026 in Sylva, North Carolina

Kenneth Ray Hudgins

May 13, 1954 - February 2, 2026 (71 years old)

Sylva, North Carolina

Kenneth Ray Hudgins's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2026 in Sylva, North Carolina

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Penland Family Funeral Home

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Kenneth Ray Hudgins

May 13, 1954 - February 2, 2026 (71 years old)

Sylva, North Carolina

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Kenneth Ray Hudgins Obituary

We bid farewell to Kenneth Ray Hudgins of Sylva, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 2, 2026 at the age of 71. Kenneth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth Ray Hudgins to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harrice Gerome Hudgins and Alma Christin Woody; and his sister Glenda Darlene Berry. He is survived by: his wife Linda Gayle Hudgins; his children, Eric D. Hudgins, Bradly R. Hudgins, Tracy Elizabeth Keough, Brittany Ann Shields and Tammy Loparnos; his stepmother Brenda Littrell-Hudgins; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ashlyn, Jazmines, Jared, Blake, Corbin, Leighton, Oscar, Chase, Xavier, Taylor, Artemis, Ava, Emily, Kenneth Lee Loftin-Adams and Karie LeeAnn Loftin; his great grandchild Gray; his siblings, Patricia Reed, Steven, Barry, Darin, Brett, Kelly, Terri Huey and Lana Sanders; and his niece Elizabeth Diane Loftin.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Penland Family Funeral Home



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