David Richard Huggins, 74, a beloved husband, father, and friend passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 5 – 7 pm at McPeters Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with interment to follow at New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Rienzi, MS.
David was born in Corinth, MS and graduated from Biggersville High School. He then attended Northeast Mississippi Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi, Forensics at Scotland Yards located in London, England. On June 9, 1969, David graduated from The Mississippi Highway Patrol Academy Class #27 and was assigned to Tunica, MS. He married Judy Monroe on June 28, 1969 and they were married for 53 years. David loved entertaining, whether it was camping, water skiing, or planning his grandkids’ birthday parties on the back deck.
David and Judy also lived in Senatobia, Jackson, Corinth, and Brandon. From 1988 – 1992, David served as the Chief of the Mississippi Highway Patrol. From 2000 – 2004, David served as the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety under Governor Ronnie Musgrove. He also loved the Highway Patrol and embraced the politics. On March 28, 2010, Governor Haley Barbour signed H.B. 1159, to be known as the “David R. Huggins Act.” This bill ensured Mississippi Highway Patrol Troopers were compensated for all the hours they worked.
David is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Huggins; his parents, Frank Sr. and Ruth Huggins; and his brother, Frank Huggins, Jr.
David is survived by his lovely wife, Judy Huggins; daughter, Rebecca (David) their children Payton, Sydnie, Madi, Kaycee Jo, and Wyatt; and daughter, Vicki and her daughters Katelynn and Haylee; and his brother, Martin Huggins (Neta).
David’s love, commitment, and lasting impact on his family and the Mississippi Highway Patrol will be greatly missed.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com for the Huggins family.
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