Huddie A Dansby Jr.

Huddie Dansby, Jr. was born September 9, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Huddie Dansby and Dorothy Jean Dansby. He transitioned from this life on September 24, 2026, leaving behind a proud legacy of service, accomplishment, and devotion to family.

Huddie was educated in the Birmingham Public School System and later attended Miles College, where he majored in Mathematics. His pursuit of higher education reflected the intelligence, discipline, and determination that would characterize so much of his life.

With a desire to serve his country, Huddie joined the United States Army Reserve and embarked upon a distinguished military career spanning 25 years. Through years of dedicated service and leadership, he attained the rank of Major. During his military career, he was trained as a sniper and served as a combat engineer. He received numerous awards and honors in recognition of his accomplishments and faithful service. His military career remained a testament to his courage, commitment, and sense of duty.

While his accomplishments were many, Huddie’s greatest legacy can be found in the lives of the family members who knew and loved him. He will be remembered not simply for the titles he earned or the honors he received, but for the life he lived and the memories he leaves behind.

Huddie was preceded in death by his father, Huddie Dansby, and his brother, Joseph Dansby.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Dorothy Jean Dansby; his sister, Belinda (Lawrence) Hendrix; his brothers, Jessie Dansby, William Arthur Dansby, and John Thomas Dansby; Cournesha A. Harper; Caden Granger, Jace R. Robinson, Nylah A. Harper, Courtney T. Harper Jr., Aria M. Harper, and Acari M. Harper. He is also lovingly remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Ridout's Elmwood Chapel on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:00 pm.