Michael S. Gudgen, age 43, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his home in Lake Wales. Michael was born on May 20, 1977 in Bartow. He is survived by a loving family that includes his mother, Connie Long (Arlis Holland) of Bartow, his father, Darrel Gudgen of Loganville, GA, his siblings: Veronica Davis of Bartow and David Gudgen (Emily) of New Bern, NC. He also leaves behind his paternal grandmother, Leila Gudgen of Jonesboro, GA, his uncle, Dennis Gudgen (Carolyn) and several other aunts and uncles and cousins.