Obituary of Brian Hudgens

Brian Hudgens passed away on April 5, 2024 at age 54. The Funeral Service, conducted by Pastor Drew Eastes and Brother Gordon Lee, is 2 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Ministry Center Church of God (1007 Hartsville Pike). Interment in Wilson County Memorial will follow the service. Pallbearers: B.J. Hudspeth, Jessie Hudspeth, Steve Gatlin, Jay Behne, Derrick Way, and Todd Helton. Honorary Pallbearers: Wilson County Sheriff’s Department. The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 12 p.m. until the service at 2 p.m.

               James Brian Hudgens was born in Nashville TN to Patricia Mae Clement Hudgens and James M. Hudgens. Brian served during Desert Storm with the U.S. Marine Corps. He proudly served his country for 6 years in the Marine Corps and 4 years in the National Guard. Brian also served as an SRO at Mt. Juliet Elementary School for more than 5 years. He retired from the Wilson County Sheriff’s Department after 26 years in law enforcement. Brian was an “All American protector and servant, all the way around”.

               Brian loved the Lord and shared his faith at every opportunity, both with his words and how he conducted himself. He and his family worshipped at the Ministry Center Church of God. Brian loved his job as a law enforcement officer as well. His hobbies included hiking, golf, football, running, and riding his Harley. Brian’s family was the center of his world and he enjoyed being with them. Spending time at the beach and listening to music were relaxing breaks for him.

               Brian is survived by the love of his life, his wife: Telitha Hudgens; children: Jordan (William) Hesson, Erin (Lucas) Barnes, Micah Hudgens, Shayla (Chris) Smith, and Katelyn (Jake) Tyer; grandchildren: Charlotte James Barnes, Jacob Hesson, and Trenton Tyer; mother: Pat Hudgens; brother: Terry (Christie) Hudgens; and several beloved nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his father James M. Hudgens, and grandparents Ruby and Carl Clement and Dorothy and Emmitt Hudgens.

               Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393.