Mr. Charles Owen Hudgins, 72, of Decatur died Sunday, August 16, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judith Hudgins; sons, Chuck Hudgins and wife Penny of Stockbridge, Jerry Hudgins of Decatur; daughters, Betty Couch and husband Gene of Conyers, Pam Markwell and husband Rob of Conyers; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 19, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons. Rev. Robert Newton will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mrs. Judith Hudgins, 3607 Tulip Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm Wednesday afternoon at A. S. Turner & Sons.