Huey D. Halcomb

Huey D. Halcomb, age 84, of Athens, died Saturday May 1, 2021 at Sunny Acres Nursing home in Petersburg.

He was born on August 5, 1936 in Tennessee, Illinois.

Huey graduated in 1956 from Ayrshire High School in Ayrshire, Iowa.

He married Agnes Keck on February 11, 1961.

Mourning his passing is his wife, Agnes M. Halcomb; two sons, Brian C. Halcomb of Athens and Dale A. (wife Monica) Halcomb of Spring Valley, CA; granddaughter, Dakota of Spring Valley, CA; half-sister, Yulla Elsner of Titonka, IA; two sisters-in-law; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Huey is preceded in death by his parents, Huey Halcomb and V. Marie Argabright; two brothers, Darryl G. Halcomb and K. Lane Halcomb; half-brother, Shane J. Boles.

He served in the United States Navy from January of 1958 until January of 1962.

Huey worked for Fiat-Allis for 23 years, and 11 years for State of Illinois Department of Military Affairs.  He also drove for Landmark Automotive Group for 15 years.

He was a lifetime member of the GWRRA since 1986.

Cremation rites were accorded.  Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Trowbridge, Illinois.

Memorials for Huey can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Ronald McDonald House.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family.