Ferman “Dud” White Hux

ENFIELD - Ferman "Dud" White Hux, age 90, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020. Born in Halifax County, NC on July 29, 1929, he was the son of the late Herbert Hugh Hux and Waverly Jean Keeter Hux. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Sue Hux; brothers, twin Herman Hux, Herbert Hux; and sister, Carolyn Hux. Dud served in the United States Army during the Korean War and earned a Purple Heart. He was an honest, trustworthy, and hardworking man who loved his family dearly. Dud would always make it a point to greet others with a smile and enjoyed agitating family and friends. He loved growing things in his garden, especially, collards, and making pear preserves and his famous barbeque sauce. Dud was a loving husband, father, papa, great-grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Dud leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughters, Debbie Blackmon and husband, Freddie, of Whitakers, Lynette Cahoon and husband, Russell, of Roanoke Rapids, Jan Saunders and husband, Kenny, of Enfield. He is also survived by grandchildren, Denise Worsley and husband, Mike, of Greenville, Lora Lipe and husband, Greg, of Concord, Christopher Cahoon of Roanoke Rapids, Amanda Cahoon of Pleasant Hill, Jessica Allen and husband, Daniel, of Red Oak, Davis Saunders of Raleigh; great-grandchildren, Braxton Worsley, Addison Worsley, McKenzie Lipe, Mia Lipe, Benjamin Feid and Sydney Allen; sister, Beulah Mullinax of Belmont; and sister-in-law, Jessie Hux of Florence, SC. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Dennis Gregory, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. The family would like to thank his caregiver and special friend, Nina Joyner. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. During a family's time of loss, understandably family and friends would like to visit and express their sympathy. Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services asks that during this difficult time for the safety and well-being of the family, please keep touching and contact to a minimum. We ask if you have visited outside of the USA in the last two weeks or if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms to please wait and visit with the family at a later time. You may contact the family by email, place an online condolence on our website or give the family a phone call. Again, we understand this is a difficult time but we encourage exhibiting safety and courtesy to everyone involved in these services. The mandate from Governor Cooper includes funerals, visitations and all services, so we must limit the attendance until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this unprecedented situation. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 5/14, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Visitation with the family will be from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 5/14, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Dennis Gregory, Jr. officiating. Cemetery Elmwood Cemetery 23 Justice Branch Road Enfield, NC 27823 Thursday 5/14, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery.