Allen Valloy Hudspeth, Jr

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Allen V. Hudspeth, Jr., 84. He passed peacefully on September 8, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was born April 17, 1941 in Rio Grande City, Tx.

The family moved to Mineral Wells. During his teenage years, he was a lifeguard at the Baker Hotel. After graduating from Mineral Wells High School, Allen joined the U.S. Navy and served from January 1961 to December 1964. After serving in the military, he used his welding skills to secure a position at Antenna Products. He advanced u p the ladder to manager and after many years of service he decided to retire at the age of 62.

He was known affectionately as Ally V by his beloved wife, Kay.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Allen “Babe” and Grace Hudspeth and grandson, Shaun W. Fox. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Annis Kay Hudspeth; children, Connie Krynicki, Kim Sund, Theresa McCachren, Michael Hudspeth, Jerry Locker, Lisa Sagona, and Eric “Ricky” Hudspeth; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and special Friends Dana Griffith & Patti White .

Allen was very creative and artistic. He loved fishing and playing video games as well as watching his westerns. His TV was always on the Dallas Cowboys or the Texas Rangers. He could be heard yelling, “Are you blind?” His pride and joy was the purchase of a new truck every few years.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Truce Cemetery.