Obituary for GW Huckaby
G. W. Huckaby, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born on November 29, 1934, in Atkins, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Huckaby and Leona M. Huckaby; brother Clarence Huckaby (Geraldine), sister, Virgie Knottkamper (Paul) and brother-in-law, Jerry Smith.
He is survived by his siblings, Ernest Lee Huckaby (Geraldine), Francis Smith (Jerry), Carolyn Sewell (Junior) and Kathryn Grigsby
(Jerry Don), his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended family.
He served in the U.S. Army, was employed as a painter, volunteered with the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed traveling, growing his garden, and drinking the perfect glass of buttermilk. The Army brought him to New Jersey where he met his love of 64 years, Patricia Gorman Huckaby, and had 5 children, Sue Houtsma (Don), David Huckaby (Rena), Anthony Huckaby, Mary Lembo (Peter) and Amy Anderson (Kevin). He was blessed to have such a large and loving
family with 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, and a large extended family. He will be missed dearly by family, friends and people who knew and loved him.
Graveside Service and Burial will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 27, at Oakland Cemetery in Atkins with Rev. Johnny McCoy officiating under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to service time at Lemley Chapel.
Pallbearers are David Huckaby, Joel Huckaby, Anthony Huckaby, Bobby Sewell, Paul Lembo, Joe Lembo, and Matthew Peterson.
Online obituary and condolences are available at
www.lemleyfuneral.com
He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Huckaby and Leona M. Huckaby; brother Clarence Huckaby (Geraldine), sister, Virgie Knottkamper (Paul) and brother-in-law, Jerry Smith.
He is survived by his siblings, Ernest Lee Huckaby (Geraldine), Francis Smith (Jerry), Carolyn Sewell (Junior) and Kathryn Grigsby
(Jerry Don), his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended family.
He served in the U.S. Army, was employed as a painter, volunteered with the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed traveling, growing his garden, and drinking the perfect glass of buttermilk. The Army brought him to New Jersey where he met his love of 64 years, Patricia Gorman Huckaby, and had 5 children, Sue Houtsma (Don), David Huckaby (Rena), Anthony Huckaby, Mary Lembo (Peter) and Amy Anderson (Kevin). He was blessed to have such a large and loving
family with 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, and a large extended family. He will be missed dearly by family, friends and people who knew and loved him.
Graveside Service and Burial will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 27, at Oakland Cemetery in Atkins with Rev. Johnny McCoy officiating under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to service time at Lemley Chapel.
Pallbearers are David Huckaby, Joel Huckaby, Anthony Huckaby, Bobby Sewell, Paul Lembo, Joe Lembo, and Matthew Peterson.
Online obituary and condolences are available at
www.lemleyfuneral.com