He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Huddleston and Mossie Horine; and his sister, Drema McGuffy. He is survived by his wife, Julie Higdon Huddleston; children, Leslie Hutsell(David Gavi), James Huddleston, and Brian Huddleston; grandchildren, Landon Hutsell, Brody Hutsell, Eden Hutsell, and Alice Huddleston; sisters, Constance Dixon(Steve), Gayle McIntyre, and Betty Clark; and his nieces and nephews.
All services will be private. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to Dogs Helping Heroes.