Joe Huddleston

Joe Huddleston, 81, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on February 12, 2018. A celebration of his life will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 16th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

He entered this world on November 16, 1936 in Alba, TX, born to Joe Henry and Abbie Lorene Huddleston. Joe grew up in Waco and attended Waco High School. He graduated from Baylor University in 1958. He served his country in the Army Reserves. Joe worked at Williamson-Dickie for most of his adult life. Upon retiring he worked part time for the Midway Independent School district in several different capacities. He also served on the Midway School Board for six years. Joe was an avid Baylor Bear and Midway Panther fan and supporter his entire life. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. His favorite times were spent hunting, traveling, and spending time with his grandkids. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his love of family.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Joyce Harder Huddleston, sons David Huddleston, Dan Huddleston, Dale Huddleston; daughters Nancy McGraw and her husband Kevin, Kim Hart and husband Scott, Suzanne Frame and husband Dick, and grandchildren Nan Huddleston Head, D.J. Huddleston, Evan Huddleston, Lili Huddleston, Ben McGraw, Brad McGraw, Blake McGraw, Ryan Hart and his wife Taylor, Mason Hart, Kennedy Hart, Allyson Frame, Annie Frame and Adam Frame, great-grandchildren Emma and Ellie. He is preceded in death by his first wife Nan Keeling Huddleston and his parents.

A special thanks to the staff at Villagio Senior Center in McKinney and to Total Hospice & Palliative Care for your love and care over the past year.

Memorial donations can be made in Joe's honor to The Midway Education Foundation or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

Celebration of Life