Elvin Matthew

Hudnall

Elvin Matthew Hudnall, of Richmond, transitioned peacefully on September 1, 2026 at Memorial Regional Medical after a lengthy illness. 

Born in Ophelia, Virginia, to the late Matthew and Beatrice Hudnall, Elvin spent his early childhood in Ophelia surrounded by his parents, grandparents, sisters, Elsie and Barbara and a loving supportive village. When he was five years old, the family relocated to Richmond, Virginia where he attended S.I. Edward's Church. He completed his formal education, graduating from John Marshall High School and Virginia State University, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business in 1973.

Elvin loved playing basketball and cruising around RVA. His friends affectionately called him "Hut".

He worked for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) briefly before pursuing his dream of being an entrepreneur, "his own boss". He became his dad's partner in business as they owned several businesses, including food trucks, construction, landscaping and oil distribution. However, the Hudnall's Oil Distribution Company was their greatest project. Father and son worked tirelessly to serve the fuel and repair needs of the RVA community. The Hudnall "orange trucks" rolled seven days a week. After the passing of his dad, Elvin continued the business until his health declined a few years ago. His greatest pride and joy were his daughters, Ebony and Latifah Hudnall. The tragic passing of his daughter Latifah left him very broken and despondent. Yet, he continued to push on.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Ebony; grandchildren, Traci Smith (Ebony and Latifah's mother); sister, Barbara; and a host of other relatives and friends who will forever cherish his memory. His memory is a keepsake, with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2026 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment private.