In Memory Of
Alan E. Hudnell
1947
2017
Alan E. Hudnell
April 6, 1947 — April 12, 2017
Alan E. Hudnell, 70, of Huber Heights, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
He is survived by the love of his life, Darla – his wife for more than 47 years – as well as his three children, daughters Holly (Brent) VanFleet and Erika (Kevin) Litton, and son Lee Hudnell.
Alan is also survived by his five grandchildren: LB, Samantha-Jean, Hannah Mae, Jocelynn, Jillian; one great-grandchild, Alana; four sisters, Vickie (Bill) Hall, June (John) Evener, Lori (Ed) Roof and Joan (Ed) Kozlowski. Alan was preceded in death by his father, Holly Hudnell; mother, Velma Mae Hudnell; father-in-law, Lee Dunkle and mother-in-law, Jean Dunkle.
He was a 1965 graduate of Athens High School (Athens, OH), a veteran of the US Air Force (where he served 14 months in Vietnam) and a 30-year retiree from General Motors.
Alan was a man who made an impact on everyone he met. Whether you had known him for decades or just a few moments, there was a common theme echoed by all who knew him and that was he always made them feel as if they were part of his family. To Alan, he didn't have any friends, he had family. That's because if you were his friend, you were his family. And that certainly wasn't by accident.
He often spoke about being a young child in rural Athens County on his grandparents' farm, sitting alone and dreaming of one day having his own family, where his wife and kids would always feel loved and wanted. Years later, that dream came to fruition, as he became the greatest husband and father a family could ever wish for, and the best friend a person could ever imagine having.
There was so much love in Alan's heart, more than anyone could ever truly comprehend or carry. He just loved life. He loved to golf, loved to play with his dogs (Bullet, Zippy, Bubba, Zeus, Dal Wow, and Chewy), loved to recite lines from his favorite movies, sing along and play air guitar to his favorite music, and enjoyed spending hours watching TV shows like the Andy Griffith Show, Barney Miller, Still Standing and the Big Bang Theory. He also enjoyed a good cheeseburger and an ice cold Coke.
Alan was a die-hard sports fan, as well, religiously following his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Cavaliers and Wayne Warriors every football and basketball season. However, as much as he adored those aforementioned sports teams, all of them paled in comparison to his love of the Cleveland Browns, who he was a passionate fan of for more than 60 years. You were hard pressed to ever see Alan out and about without donning something with a Browns logo on it.
While Alan was so full of love and passion, his family always came first. He took pride in his children and grandchildren, always providing support in any and every way possible. He always said that his goal as a parent was to raise three children who just "grew up to be good people." His goal, as he proclaimed, came true. And his children loved him just as much as he loved them, and although there was a huge hole left in their hearts from the loss of their dad, all the love he showed them throughout their lives will forever keep it filled.
Yes, Alan loved his children, loved his Browns, loved his dogs, and loved sharing stories of his life. But his greatest love, his greatest passion, was his wife, Darla.
Alan always shared the story of when he saw Darla for the first time and knew at that very moment that she would be his wife. He said that prior to meeting her, he had plans to continue his career in the military, and even had every detail of his life mapped out … well, that is until she came walking through the door. Everything Alan did from that point on, he did for Darla. She was his heart. She was his reason for living. She was his girl. She was the one who was going to make the dream he had on his grandparents' farm a reality. And she did.
By his own account, Alan had an incredible life. He died a happy man. He was married to the love of his life for 47 years, had three great children, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild who loved him dearly.
Most importantly, Alan died knowing that his family (and friends) felt loved and wanted.
He also passed knowing that he was loved and wanted by not only his family, but everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Alan Edward Hudnell will be forever missed.
He is survived by the love of his life, Darla – his wife for more than 47 years – as well as his three children, daughters Holly (Brent) VanFleet and Erika (Kevin) Litton, and son Lee Hudnell.
Alan is also survived by his five grandchildren: LB, Samantha-Jean, Hannah Mae, Jocelynn, Jillian; one great-grandchild, Alana; four sisters, Vickie (Bill) Hall, June (John) Evener, Lori (Ed) Roof and Joan (Ed) Kozlowski. Alan was preceded in death by his father, Holly Hudnell; mother, Velma Mae Hudnell; father-in-law, Lee Dunkle and mother-in-law, Jean Dunkle.
He was a 1965 graduate of Athens High School (Athens, OH), a veteran of the US Air Force (where he served 14 months in Vietnam) and a 30-year retiree from General Motors.
Alan was a man who made an impact on everyone he met. Whether you had known him for decades or just a few moments, there was a common theme echoed by all who knew him and that was he always made them feel as if they were part of his family. To Alan, he didn't have any friends, he had family. That's because if you were his friend, you were his family. And that certainly wasn't by accident.
He often spoke about being a young child in rural Athens County on his grandparents' farm, sitting alone and dreaming of one day having his own family, where his wife and kids would always feel loved and wanted. Years later, that dream came to fruition, as he became the greatest husband and father a family could ever wish for, and the best friend a person could ever imagine having.
There was so much love in Alan's heart, more than anyone could ever truly comprehend or carry. He just loved life. He loved to golf, loved to play with his dogs (Bullet, Zippy, Bubba, Zeus, Dal Wow, and Chewy), loved to recite lines from his favorite movies, sing along and play air guitar to his favorite music, and enjoyed spending hours watching TV shows like the Andy Griffith Show, Barney Miller, Still Standing and the Big Bang Theory. He also enjoyed a good cheeseburger and an ice cold Coke.
Alan was a die-hard sports fan, as well, religiously following his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Cavaliers and Wayne Warriors every football and basketball season. However, as much as he adored those aforementioned sports teams, all of them paled in comparison to his love of the Cleveland Browns, who he was a passionate fan of for more than 60 years. You were hard pressed to ever see Alan out and about without donning something with a Browns logo on it.
While Alan was so full of love and passion, his family always came first. He took pride in his children and grandchildren, always providing support in any and every way possible. He always said that his goal as a parent was to raise three children who just "grew up to be good people." His goal, as he proclaimed, came true. And his children loved him just as much as he loved them, and although there was a huge hole left in their hearts from the loss of their dad, all the love he showed them throughout their lives will forever keep it filled.
Yes, Alan loved his children, loved his Browns, loved his dogs, and loved sharing stories of his life. But his greatest love, his greatest passion, was his wife, Darla.
Alan always shared the story of when he saw Darla for the first time and knew at that very moment that she would be his wife. He said that prior to meeting her, he had plans to continue his career in the military, and even had every detail of his life mapped out … well, that is until she came walking through the door. Everything Alan did from that point on, he did for Darla. She was his heart. She was his reason for living. She was his girl. She was the one who was going to make the dream he had on his grandparents' farm a reality. And she did.
By his own account, Alan had an incredible life. He died a happy man. He was married to the love of his life for 47 years, had three great children, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild who loved him dearly.
Most importantly, Alan died knowing that his family (and friends) felt loved and wanted.
He also passed knowing that he was loved and wanted by not only his family, but everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Alan Edward Hudnell will be forever missed.
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