Leonard was affectionately known as Jim and Huggie Bear. He was born April 19, 1948 in Pensacola AFB, FL, the son of Leonard Jefferson Huggins and Bobbie Lois Clifton. He graduated in 1968 from Forrest High School in Jacksonville, FL. He retired with the rank of SSG in the United States Army. Jim loved Black Hawk helicopters and enjoyed telling stories.
Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Martha Henning Huggins; daughter, Amanda Huggins Ortagus (David); son, James Huggins; grandchild, Aidan; sister, Linda Kerner (Arthur) and nephew, Bradley Obermyer.
He was dear to many and will be sorely missed.
Committal Service will be held Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the diabetes society.