Norman S. Hudgins, age 81 of South Boston passed away September 21, 2018. Norman was a retired self- employed painter, a U. S. Coast Guard veteran and a member of Public Fork Christian Church. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Jonsilee Hudgins, son Brian Hudgins, grandchildren Erik Hudgins, Katherine Hudgins,and Zakary Hudgins, sisters Ruth Ashley and Janie Hopkins, and several nieces and nephews.  Services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Public Fork Christian Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive #900, Arlington Va. 22202, www.diabetes.org. Wood Funeral Service, Chase City is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralservice.com