Leonard W. Huddleston

Leonard W. Huddleston, age 73, of Edgewood, Texas, died Monday, October 22, 2012. He was born April 9, 1939 in New Edinburg, a son of the late Charles Edward Huddleston and Harry Mae McClellan Huddleston. Mr. Huddleston retired from DuPont Industries, where he was a warehouse supervisor for many years. He loved spending time with his beloved family, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Huddleston never met a stranger, he loved people and visiting with them. He was a member of Limestone Baptist Church in Balch Springs, Texas. Mr. Huddleston was also preceded in death by two sons, Gary Brent Huddleston and Charles Glenn Huddleston; two brothers and five sisters. Mr. Huddleston is survived by wife, Myrtle Beasley Huddleston of Edgewood, Texas; two daughters, Cheryl Willingham of Cedar Creek, Texas, Sheila Long of Brownsburg, Indiana; six step children; two brothers, Aubrey Huddleston of New Edinburg, Ellis Bryant of Honey Grove, Texas; three sisters, Mildred Naquin of Kingsland, Sallie Wolfgang and Louella Thompson both of New Edinburg; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m, Friday, October 26, 2012 at Buie Funeral Home with Brother Billy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Reaves Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m prior to service time at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.