Name: Visitation for Eugene Huskey Sr.
Start: 2016-12-10T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-12-10T17:45:00.000Z
Location: Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Lynnhurst Cemetery

Eugene Huskey, Sr.

Knoxville, TN

Eugene "Gene" Howard Huskey, Sr., passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was born October 26, 1924; he was 92. He grew up, was baptized and married at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1942 and fought in World War II. He flew thirty five missions in the European Theatre and volunteered to go to the pacific when the war ended. He came home and married the love of his life, Emma June Tippens. He worked at Alcoa Aluminum Company, City Surveyors and Oak Ridge Before hiring on at Knoxville Police department. He was a lifelong member of the FOP and studied law enforcement at several F.B.I Schools around the South-East. He retired as a Deputy Chief of Police in 1981. He loved Braves Baseball, UT Football and Basketball. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a very good man.

He was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Viola Huskey; wife, June; son, Gene Jr.; brother, Lloyd "Bubber"; and sister, Wanda Love. He is survived by son, David and wife Kaye; grandson, Mike and wife Bess; granddaughter, Teresa and husband Tim Harper; five great-grandchildren, Kayla, Luke and Will Huskey, Madelyn and David Harper.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive. A graveside service will be at 1:00 PM in New Gray Cemetery. Everyone will go in procession to the cemetery from the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to [email protected]. Please visit www.berrylynnhurst.com to leave condolences for the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Huskey

Sponsored by Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home & Lynnhurst Cemetery.

10 Entries

Ralph Ammons

December 10, 2016

David&Kaye, was really sorry to hear of your dad:s passing. I enjoyed working with you for all those years. In our prayers to you.////////////Ralph&Shirley

Bess Huskey

December 10, 2016

Gene accepted me into his family so graciously, and he became like my own grandpa. He was a caring, generous great-grandfather to our children. I am so grateful to have known and loved him. We will all miss him.

Bess Huskey

December 10, 2016

Gene took me into his family so graciously and completely. He was a loving, generous great-grandfather to our kids. I am so grateful to have known and loved him. We will all miss him.

December 9, 2016

David and Kay sorry to hear about your lost. Prayers are coming your way. Suzanne Daniel Horner.

December 8, 2016

Teresa Harper

December 8, 2016

I have called Chief Huskey "Pap" since I can remember. He was a wonderful grandfather. He was at every game, birthday, holiday, or event that Mike or I were involved in. He was the type of man that lived an honest and clean life. Pap wanted us to learn from how he lived and not just what he said. It is incredibly sad to see him go but I know the Lord is rejoicing to receive such a wonderful man. I love you Pap and will see you again in eternity.

Randy O Dell

December 8, 2016

David and Kay enjoyed noting your Dad such a nice and caring Man. Prayers for you and your Family . Randy O Dell Knoxville Tn.

December 8, 2016

David and Kay I always enjoyed your Dad he was such a caring man .He was nice to all your Neighborhood Friends .Rest in Peace Mr. Huskey.Prayers for Your Family .

December 8, 2016

Chief Huskey influenced and helped so many officers at the Knoxville Police Department. His work and accomplishments set him apart as a leader. I am thankful to have had the privilege of knowing him and being influenced by his work ethic and commitment to do the right thing. God Bless our friend and colleague Chief Huskey.
Warm and Sincere Regards,
Phil Keith, Chief of Police (retired)
KPD

Kathy & Marvin Mitchell

December 8, 2016

I was honored to work in the Detective Bureau, as a Secretary, with Captain Huskey (at that time) in the 70's. He was a wonderful person to work with and a wonderful officer. He was always very respectful and kind to everyone he met! He loved his job and we loved seeing him come to work because he was always so much fun to be around. I lost contact with most everyone at the station when I chose and was blessed to be able to stay home and raise my children. May GOD richly bless and comfort you all in the days ahead. Treasure and remember the memories you have of your loved one!!

Showing 1 - 10 of 10 results