Mr. Eugene Huddleston, age 82, a resident of Judsonia, Arkansas, a former resident of De Queen, died December 19, 2017, in the Oakdale Nursing Center in Judsonia.

He was born to Elige Shirey and Beulah Mae Huddleston on January 25, 1935, in Levelland, Texas. He married the love of his life, Imogene Stephens, in 1957, in Snyder, Texas. He attended the Pentecostal Church of God in Wickes and was a heavy equipment mechanic. He was affectionately known as "Pappaw" to his grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of over 53 years, Imogene Huddleston, and a son-in-law, Timothy Mobbs.

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Rita Huddleston of Searcy, Arkansas, one daughter and son-in-law, Melody and Steve DeMars of Anacortes, Washington, nine grandchildren, Tommy Huddleston, Jr., Shonda June Huddleston, Tim Mobbs, Jimmy Mobbs, Doug Mobbs, Maranda Russell, Erica Brown, Michelle Dawson, and Mark DeMars, twenty great-grandchildren, a great-great-granddaughter, a number of nieces, nephews, and host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Huddleston will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday December 22, 2017, in the Pentecostal Church of God in Wickes. Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery in De Queen, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 21 ^st from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. You may send online condolences at www.chandlerfuneral.com.