Donald "Huck" Huckabay, 79, of Rector, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022.  He was born September 14, 1942, in Marmaduke, Arkansas, to Marvin and Eunice Huckabay.  For most of his life, Donald was an avid farmer. He could build it, he could weld it, he could grow it, he could raise it, he could farm it, and he did it all for his family's legacy.  After 44 years of service, Donald retired from Emerson Electric.  While at Emerson, he received many awards and recognitions.  In his free time he loved to travel with his wife, Kay, and an area motorcycle group. Every ability that God gave him, he used and took nothing for granted.  Donald was a dedicated family man and was very proud of his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.  He was often seen driving them around the farm and it was there he would pass on life lessons.  Donald was a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Kay Huckabay of the home; son and daughter-in-law, David and Angela Huckabay of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; daughter and son-in-law, Shelley and Dale Cornelison of Rector; brothers, Eugene Huckabay and James Huckabay (Pat); sisters, Wordia Vangilder and Esperita Robbins; grandchildren, Jordan Kallsnick, Emily Herring, Hailey Adcock, Mason Huckabay, and Piper Huckabay; and great-grandchildren, Ethan Herring, Jacob Herring, and Konnor Kallsnick; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 15, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Phillips Funeral Home with Kim Bridges officiating.  Burial will follow at Woodland Heights Cemetery.

Josh Herring, Kyle Kallsnick, Jeremy Richey, Jerry Crawford, Ronnie Hill, and Gary Richey will serve as pallbearers.  Dwight Vangilder, Bill Vangilder, Matt Huckabay,  Keff Eubanks, Eddie Vangilder, Doug Vangilder, Gary Vangilder, Tim Berry, and John Berry will serve as honorary pallbearers.