J.C. Huddleston

Published 9:23 am Monday, May 25, 2020

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Mr. J.C. Huddleston, 87, of Bermuda Run, died on May 21, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.

He was born on March 30, 1933 to Lois and Gardner Huddleston in Paragould, Ark. He loved to roller skate and met the love of his life, Theresa Ridge Huddleston, at the Reynolds Park skating rink. He served his country in two military branches: two years in the U.S. Army and then two years in the U.S. Air Force with honorable discharges. He moved to Winston-Salem while in the U.S. Air Force and was based at the Air Force Station / Union Cross Radar Base. He retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 29 years working in the electric motor shop building No. 91. He was a devoted Methodist and a longtime member of Central Terrace UMC of Winston-Salem and a current member of Bethlehem UMC in Advance. He and Theresa were married for 62 years and had many friends from church and their community.

He was also preceded in death by: his wife, Theresa; and sister, Myrtle.

Surviving: 4 children, Karen Boyles (Tom), Steve Huddleston (Sarah), Cheryl Driver (Tim), and Mike Huddleston (Annette); 7 grandchildren, Christopher Reavis (Katie), Stephanie London (Bryan), Lauren Reavis-Ware (Lance), Scott Huddleston (Brittany), Ashley Stombaugh (Matthew), Kendall Driver, & Crystal Wilson (Dustin); six great grandchildren: Stella, Liam, Jack, Adeline, Kai, Grandon & two more due this year.   

Memorials: Mountain Valley Hospice/Palliative Care, 243 N. Lee Ave., Yadkinville, 27055; or Bethlehem UMC, 321 Redland Road, Advance.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only a small family graveside service will be held.

Condolences: to Cheryl Driver, PO Box 1471 Yadkinville, or to www.hayworth-miller.com.