In the memory of our sweet Angel, Malik Aaron Hudgins, infant son of Timothy Aaron and Kristen Sarah (Bates) Hudgins, of Fredericksburg Virginia, passed away on Monday March 11, 2019.

Malik was born on February 7, 2019 at Spotsylvania Regional Hospital.  Left to mourn his passing are his mom and dad; brother, Jax; two sisters, Kylie and Lillian; Maternal grandparents, Robert and April Bates, Elizabeth and Kenneth Larigey; paternal grandparents, Larry and Diane Hudgins; great grandparents, Gloria Ervin, Elmer Corbin Jr, Ronald and Linda Bates, and Phillip Wilson.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1 pm in Laurel Hill Memorial Park. The Hudgins family will be hosting a private viewing at the funeral home an hour before the service. A celebration of Malik's life will follow the service at the home of Robert Bates.

Teddy Bear

It's my very favorite place.

I feel closer to you there.

We rock the hours away.

Me and your Teddy Bear.

The rocking chair is squeaking,

as rocking chairs will do.

I pretend the one I'm holding

isn't Teddy Bear, but you.

I miss your little chubby cheeks.

They were so fun to kiss.

Cuddling you, and hearing you goo

are among the things I miss.

Precious memories of you linger.

My child I miss you so.

I hope one day my heart will heal.

It's hard to let you go.

When in time God calls me home

to be with you up there;

With joy I'll hold you in my arms

instead of Teddy Bear.

By Ron Tranmer ©