Ernest Michael Hudler

Funeral services for Ernest Michael “Big Boy” Hudler will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Raymon Leake officiating.  Interment will follow at Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Hudler worked for A & B Electric, Industrial Mechanical Contractors, and Quality Industrial Services.  He retired after 47 years as a pipe welder and fitter.

Michael will be remembered as a devoted Husband, Father and Paw-Paw. He had a tough exterior with a teddy bear heart.  Michael loved football, especially Alabama.  He also loved to listen to music and enjoyed target shooting with family and friends.  Michael’s favorite vacation spot was the Smokey Mountains.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Vicki L. Hudler; sons, Michael L. Hudler (Leta), Heath Q. Hudler (Ashley), Grandchildren, Dylan Michael Hudler, Elliot Michael Hudler and due in March, Sydney Elise Hudler; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Melvin Hudler and Hazel McDonald Hudler; sister, Dale Hudler Minor.

The family requests memorials be made to Anderson Regional Medical Center Cancer Benevolence Fund, in addition to floral offerings.

Pallbearers will be Dylan Hudler, Ginny Ligon, John Foreman, Mike Alexander, Gabe Haynes, Danny Burcham, and Shamus Burcham.

Family and friends may sign online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.

The Hudler family will receive guests Friday, February 4, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.