Donald Dean Huddleston passed away on July 12, 2022 in Midwest City, OK just a few days shy of his 95th birthday. Although not the original birthday celebration planned, his funeral service will be held on his birthday, July 16, where he will be celebrated with treasured memories.
He was born in Cauthron, Arkansas on July 16, 1927, to Walter and Sally Huddleston and was the tenth of fourteen children. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Army Air Corps and a member of the Masonic Lodge for 67 years. Donald married the love of his life, Euvonne Brown, making Midwest City their home. They set an example as a loving, committed couple celebrating 63 years of marriage until her death in 2018.
Donald was a kind, loving husband, father, grandfather, pepaw, brother, and friend. He loved Jesus and was a member of the Soldier Creek Baptist Church. Donald previously was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years including his son’s youth class. A picture of health during his life, he drank Folger’s coffee all day, every day and into the evening. He could fix or build about anything around the house, even building an addition onto their home.
When he retired from Tinker AFB as an aircraft master tool crafter after 36 years, he and Euvonne (Von) spent much of their time and passion on their Arkansas lake home until their later years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and hikes or walks in nature. Donald passionately loved his wife, family, God, and Arkansas homeland.
Donald is survived by his son, David Huddleston and his wife, Kay; two daughters, Patricia Dickey and husband, Kent; and Donita Thomas and husband, Larry; two grandsons, Kyle Huddleston and wife, Rachel; and Joshua Dickey and fiancé, Mikayla Covalt. He also is survived by his great grandchildren, Sadee Huddleston and Konor Huddleston; sister-in-law, Betty Huddleston; brother-in-law, Charles Brown and wife, Patti, and many close nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his dear wife, Euvonne Huddleston, all of his brothers and sisters including Tilman Huddleston, Lola Huddleston, Dale Huddleston, Elva Seahorn and Glen Huddleston, family friend Harold Powers, and numerous friends and close relatives.
Donald Huddleston will be missed greatly as we cherish his memory, his life, and big smile.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ricky Huggins officiating. Burial will follow in Gipson Cemetery in Bates, Arkansas under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Kyle Huddleston, Joshua Dickey, Larry Thomas, Kent Dickey, Cole Huddleston, and Chris Zumwalt.
Honorary Pallbearer will be: Charles Brown
Viewing will be from Noon until 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
To sign Donald’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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