How would you handle

The only reason that bothers me is because he a hugger. I am one those people who is NOT. I'm usually like... don't freaking touch me.

But to be nice, one time I was like, ok, what could it hurt and OMG... NO!!
I was intending to add a bit of humor,,, if his BO is bad, you should tell him, a fix could be as simple as using a deodorant. Likely other folks are advoiding him also because of that, so fix that and maybe he will find more friends.