Don is survived by his high school sweetheart, and wife of 46 years, Deborah Angus Huckaby; Son Kyle Hugh Huckaby and his wife Aubrey Hussey Huckaby (Harker Heights); Daughter Casey Lane Waun and her husband Michael Patrick Waun (San Antonio); Grandson Luke Michael Waun; Brother Robert Lynn Huckaby and his wife Diane Heady Huckaby (San Antonio); Mother-in-law Dorothy Angus; Cousins/Sisters Burnell Hargrove and Joretta Bauer (Snyder). He also leaves a brother-in-law Dennis Angus and wife Debbie (Austin) sisters-in-law Nancy Nash and husband Chris (Harker Heights) and Cheryl Angus (Houston); Nephews Chad, Matthew, Michael, John, Sean, Drew and Nieces Kelly, Tammy, Kymberli, Paige, Shannah & Elisha. Additionally, Don loved many special cousins and long-time neighbors whose families allowed him to adopt them as his own: Jack & Mossy, David & Bonnie, Jim & Mary, John & Pat, Jerry & Wanda, Dick & Barbara, Richard & Edith, and Joy. These family members, friends and neighbors were the best anyone could ever have.
Born April 1, 1951 in Rotan, TX, to Royce Simpson Huckaby and Oleta McKimmey Huckaby, Don was a 5th generation Texan, and found every opportunity to share his pride in the State. Don graduated from Killeen High School (once a Roo, always a Roo!) and Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Accounting. After marrying the love of his life and settling in Killeen, he lived in the same house that he designed for over 40 years. He developed and sold businesses, creating life-long friendships and helping anyone who asked along the way. Don had a great passion for hunting and boating on the lake, mostly because of the time he could spend with his children and buddies, like Bill Rochelle.
Don will be remembered for his boundless compassion for others, tireless work ethic, unwavering focus on providing for his family and his unmatched courage and strength, something he exhibited during his lengthy fight with Huntington’s Disease.
A celebration of life service is scheduled for 10am, Tuesday, June 26th at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, Texas (1615 S. Fort Hood Street, Killeen, TX), with a reception to follow at Deadfish Grill on Lake Belton (2207 Lake Road, Belton, TX). Interment will be private at a later time. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to Huntington’s Disease Society of America (www.hdsa.org).
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