Michael Hudgins Obituary

Michael "Mike" J Hudgins of Key West, FL and Kailua, HI, age 77, a true adventurer, and beloved member of family and community, left this world on August 19, 2023. He passed away in Miami Beach, Florida at Mt Sinai hospital after suffering a stroke. He enjoyed a full and well-lived life. His easy-going manner, hard work ethic, big mustached grin, and eagerness to help others will be greatly missed.
He was an accomplished musician, experienced pilot, general hard worker, inquisitive adventurer and fun-loving father, grandpa and husband.
Mike had a great love of music that he was happy to share with those around him. One of his biggest joys was playing bagpipes in the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Honolulu Band and later in Key West playing Christmas Carols for the Conch Train and Trolleys as they would pass by our decorated home. He loved sipping his single malt scotch in the corner of a party, swapping stories about his travels and adventures with the best of them.
Captain Mike (Huggie Bear) Hudgins retired honorably after over 30 years of service in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve as an Aviator and Flight Instructor. After retiring as a commercial pilot, he continued flying as Bush Pilot in Alaska for several years.
He continued working as a driver on the Key West Trolley, and later as a tour guide at the Truman Little White House even after retiring from his career in aviation. He kept his mind sharp with crossword puzzles, sudoku, watching jeopardy with Barbara and always had a book at hand as he was an avid reader.
He traveled extensively with his wife, Barbara, throughout Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. They met when he was in Key West with the Navy. On O'ahu they shared their lives, took care of each other, and launched adventures for over 35 years before eventually retiring back to Key West in 2016.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hudgins, his son Zachary Hudgins, his daughters Sarah Hudgins and Crystal Belfield. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Amaya Belfield, Ella Belfield, and Sebastian Hudgins and all of his family.
Please join us for a celebration of his life and Funeral at The National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific, (At Punchbowl) at 11:30 am on February 14, 2024. Address is 2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu Hi 96813.