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Benjamin Franklin Huckaby, Jr. 1944 - 2021

Benjamin Franklin Huckaby Jr. was born on September 17, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York United States, and died at age 76 years old on June 27, 2021 in VA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Benjamin Franklin Huckaby, Jr..
Benjamin Franklin Huckaby Jr.
September 17, 1944
Brooklyn, New York, United States
June 27, 2021
Virginia, United States
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    Benjamin Franklin Huckaby, Jr. September 17, 1944 - June 27, 2021 OBITUARY CONDOLENCES SERVICES Chesapeake- Benjamin F. (Tom) Huckaby, Jr 9/17/44 – 6/27/21 On June 27th, 2021, Tom Huckaby took his last breath, surrounded by those he loved and who loved him dearly. He was a proud DAD to 2 sons, Rick and Darryll, daughter, Danielle, and 2 stepdaughters Dawn and Paula. Pawpaw/Grandpa to Chloe, Joshua, Austin, Declan, Kayla, Sabrina, Lisa, & Jordan. He was Father-in-law to Mike and Tina. He was Butch to his mother, father, sisters Ginny, Dee, Pat, and brother, Kenny. Uncle Butch to his nephew Robert & niece Frances. He was Poppa Tom to Monica and Melissa and countless others who he adopted as his honorary kids. He was Butch/Tom/Honey to his first wife and forever friend, Sandy. He is proceeded in death by his mother, Emma “Terri” Huckaby, his father, “Huck” Sr, brother Kenny Huckaby, sister, Ginny Huckaby, son, Rick Huckaby, and wife, Karen Huckaby. He was known for his wit, which included a non-stop litany of ‘Bad Dad Jokes’, his love of flirting just to bring a smile to every woman’s face even though he couldn’t see it, his gentleness, his compassion and his generosity. He was unfailingly kind, though life was not always kind to him. It seemed to take and take and take; his eyesight, his mobility, loved ones, even the feel and taste of food in his mouth the last few months of his life. Through it all, he maintained an unwavering positive attitude. He had a passion for people. He led a colorful life with a tapestry of stories to tell from growing up in Brooklyn, NY, to his time in the Navy, to working as a dispatcher for the City of Norfolk, and many years he spent as a member of the Moose Lodge. He was many things to many people. Father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle, son, and friend. Above all, HE WAS LOVED!
  • 09/17
    1944

    Birthday

    September 17, 1944
    Birthdate
    Brooklyn, New York United States
    Birthplace
  • Religious Beliefs

    Unitarian.
  • Military Service

    NAVY.
  • Professional Career

    He led a colorful life with a tapestry of stories to tell from growing up in Brooklyn, NY, to his time in the Navy, to working as a dispatcher for the City of Norfolk, and many years he spent as a member of the Moose Lodge.
  • 06/27
    2021

    Death

    June 27, 2021
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Virginia United States
    Death location
  • Obituary

    Benjamin Franklin Huckaby, Jr. September 17, 1944 - June 27, 2021 OBITUARY CONDOLENCES SERVICES Chesapeake- Benjamin F. (Tom) Huckaby, Jr 9/17/44 – 6/27/21 On June 27th, 2021, Tom Huckaby took his last breath, surrounded by those he loved and who loved him dearly. He was a proud DAD to 2 sons, Rick and Darryll, daughter, Danielle, and 2 stepdaughters Dawn and Paula. Pawpaw/Grandpa to Chloe, Joshua, Austin, Declan, Kayla, Sabrina, Lisa, & Jordan. He was Father-in-law to Mike and Tina. He was Butch to his mother, father, sisters Ginny, Dee, Pat, and brother, Kenny. Uncle Butch to his nephew Robert & niece Frances. He was Poppa Tom to Monica and Melissa and countless others who he adopted as his honorary kids. He was Butch/Tom/Honey to his first wife and forever friend, Sandy. He is proceeded in death by his mother, Emma “Terri” Huckaby, his father, “Huck” Sr, brother Kenny Huckaby, sister, Ginny Huckaby, son, Rick Huckaby, and wife, Karen Huckaby. He was known for his wit, which included a non-stop litany of ‘Bad Dad Jokes’, his love of flirting just to bring a smile to every woman’s face even though he couldn’t see it, his gentleness, his compassion and his generosity. He was unfailingly kind, though life was not always kind to him. It seemed to take and take and take; his eyesight, his mobility, loved ones, even the feel and taste of food in his mouth the last few months of his life. Through it all, he maintained an unwavering positive attitude. He had a passion for people. He led a colorful life with a tapestry of stories to tell from growing up in Brooklyn, NY, to his time in the Navy, to working as a dispatcher for the City of Norfolk, and many years he spent as a member of the Moose Lodge. He was many things to many people. Father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle, son, and friend. Above all, HE WAS LOVED!
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Old man Benjamin Franklin Huckaby.
Old man Benjamin Franklin Huckaby.
At a party.
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Picture taken in the Red Hook Projects.
Picture taken in the Red Hook Projects.
I lived a block away.
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Benjamin with his beautiful wife Sandy.
Benjamin with his beautiful wife Sandy.
She died tragically long before him.
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An older Benjamin.
An older Benjamin.
Taken in front of his computer.
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Benjamin played Santa Claus.
Benjamin played Santa Claus.
Maybe that is his step-daughter.
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All gussied up.
All gussied up.
Must be for A WEDDING.
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Restored Navy Photo
Restored Navy Photo
He loved life in the Navy.
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Restored and close-up.
Restored and close-up.
He must be on the left. I recognize the ears.
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Close-up of his parents.
Close-up of his parents.
Mom and Dad, Emma and Benjamin Huckaby, Sr.
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Ben at the beach with his son in 1972.
Ben at the beach with his son in 1972.
Virginia became his home.
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