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John P.

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Jul 6, 1943 — Oct 1, 2017

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Mr. John P. Hudkins, 74, of Rochester, passed away at 11:55 PM, Sunday, October 1 , 2017 at his residence.
On July 6 , 1943, John Phillip Hudkins was born in Fulton County.  He was a treasured son of William Judson and Mildred I. Brooker Hudkins.  Growing up he shared his childhood with five brothers and a sister.  John graduated from Rochester High School in 1961.  Following high school he continued his education at Eastern New Mexico University where he studied history.
On February 20 , 1963 in Rochester John married Phyllis Mae Bailey.  From their union came four wonderful children.  Later they were divorced.
With a strong work ethic, John became a union sheet metal worker.  He was union proud from 1966 - 1975.  As an entrepreneur and local businessman John formed the J & S Sheet Metal Company, serving northern Indiana.  The business spanned nearly two decades.  After a short stint with Air-Vac, John returned to the union, working with sheet metal from 1997 until he retired in 2006.
In Gatlinburg, TN on July 6 , 1999 , John and Dottie Damron were married.  They enjoyed 18 years of life's adventures.  The Indiana winter brought on their arrival to Port St. Lucie, FL where they wintered for more than a decade.
During the early 70's, John coached little league baseball with great intensity.  He was a member of the Masons and Scottish Rite.  John also served as Governor of the Moose.  He was remembered as being a die-hard Republican, watching Fox News when he relaxed in his  recliner.  Seated beside him was B.A. or Duchess, then more recently Mitz.
As an adventurer and an American outdoorsman, John enjoyed annual hunting trips with the Hudkin's brothers.  They hunted pheasant and other game birds in Nebraska.  Many times the nephews went too.   John was the proud owner of a fleet of Honda Goldwings, spanning many years.  Heading westward on a men's biking trip he was accompanied by Joe, Chuck, Al , Art and other friends.  His favorite ride was the 1986 White Ford LTD.  The only ride that eclipsed the LTD was his blue 1987 Chevy S-10 well broken in with over 100-K miles.  An avid golfer,  John enjoyed our local venue, but also took his game to Myrtle Beach and Florida to keep his skill set sharp during the winter.

John will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Dottie; two daughters: Laura Stoner and husband Craig of South Bend, Cathi Morrison and husband Joey of Rochester; two sons:  John A. Hudkins and wife Shannon of Rochester; Jason Hudkins and wife Amanda of Rochester; step children: Doug Mayhew and wife Michelle, Duane Mayhew and wife Sandy, Danita Spangler and husband Dan, all of Warsaw; 15 grandchildren: Zach Clevenger, Allison Hudkins,  Alyssa Shepherd, Brendan Hudkins, Chad Hudkins, Ashlynn Hudkins, Arika Hudkins, Ace Hudkins, A.J. Hudkins, Bailey Hudkins, Kyle Coplen, Brenna Smith, Zachary Miller, Matthew Miller, Tara Wilkow;    13 great grandchildren;  sister Mary Ellen George and husband Dick of Mesa, AZ: two  brothers: Richard Hudkins and companion Jean, Virgil Hudkins and wife Sue, all of Rochester; brother & sister-in-laws: Carl Damron, Lottie and Ed Smoker, Ellen and Jim Conley, all of Rochester, Sue and Marty Shuey of Rensselaer; special friends "The Amigos": Angel, Bob, Al and Patti; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and two companions: Mitz a black and tan Dachshund, and  B.A. a Tortoiseshell long hair feline.

Preceding John in death are his parents;   three grandchildren:  Brooke Miller, Jered Morrison, JP Hudkins; three Hudkins brothers: Don, Jerry, George; and the Damron sister and brother- in-laws: Judy, Annie, Bea  Eddie, Dewey, Johnny, Buril, Luther and Clifford; and his treasured canine companion Duchess, the Dalmation.

Pastor Gretchen Schneider will officiate services.  Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

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