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John S Huckabee

July 21, 1923 ~ February 27, 2010

John Stamey Huckabee, Jr., 86, died Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC. He was born on July 21, 1923 in Norman, NC and was raised in Durham where he lived until 2001. Mr. Huckabee was a resident of Sterling House and more recently Guardian Care in Rocky Mount. He was the son of the late John Stamey Huckabee, Sr. and Almeda Lowdermilk Huckabee. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Thomas Franklin Huckabee of Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Huckabee graduated from Durham High School in 1941. He served in the US Army and worked at Oak Ridge in Tennessee for the U.S. Government during World War II. Mr. Huckabee worked with Hillcrest Nursing Home in Durham until his retirement. He will be remembered for his gentle, kind spirit and for his love, knowledge and vast collection of Will Rogers memorabilia. Surviving are his sister Josephine H. Fish of Rocky Mount, brother, Carmon Huckabee of Lynchburg, Virginia, and eleven nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 11:00am at Maplewood Cemetery in Durham, North Carolina. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Service Location Not Available Wednesday 3/3, 11:00 am Cemetery

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