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Carl Huddleston Obituary
Carl E. "Sam" Huddleston, age 79, of North Lawrence, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Akron on January 3, 1929 to the late Robert Eugene and Nellie Dolly Botkins Huddleston. He retired from East Ohio Gas Co. in 1987. He was an Army veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He faithfully attended Otterbein United Methodist Church and was a member of the Stark County Fair Board for the past 39 years. Survived by his wife, Donna L. Brown Huddleston, whom he married June 23, 1956; son, John (Joann) Huddleston of Paris, OH; two daughters, JoAnn (Dan) Sirow of Oyster Bay Cove, NY and Jennifer Huddleston of Navarre; sister, Betty J. Varns of Walnut Creek; five grandchildren, Gabrielle, Sarah, Arianne Sirow, Jesse and Jed Huddleston. Preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Robert W. Varns on April 22, 2008 and Albert Warner Brown. Services will be Monday, April 28, 2008 at 11 a.m. in Otterbein United Methodist Church with Rev. Debra Speer officiating. Burial will be in East Union Lawn Cemetery in Navarre. Calling hours Sunday 1-4 p.m. at Otterbein United Methodist Church and 7-9 p.m. at Butler-Varns Funeral Home, 1018 W. Main St. (S.R. 39), Sugarcreek. Military graveside services will be held. Memorials may be made to Otterbein United Methodist Church or Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, 23297 Commerce Park, Beachwood, OH 44122.
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Wanda (Wagner) Steiner
May 15, 2008
So sorry to learn of Carl's passing, he was a hard worker at the fair, always good to see him around the arts building. You have many good memories of him, I am sure. Our deepest sympathies go out to all the family.
Walt Wagner
April 30, 2008
Donna & Family:
You have our deepest sympathy. Your family is in our prayers. Carl will be missed at the Fair.
Walt, Paulie & Katie Wagner
Dawn Allison
April 29, 2008
Donna & Family, So sorry to hear of Carl's passing. You are each in our hearts and our prayers.
Blessed Be, Ray & Dawn Allison
Dave & Mitzi Durham
April 27, 2008
Carl was a great man. It was sad to hear of his passing. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with your family.
Sonie Delap
April 26, 2008
Donna & Family: You have my deepest sympathy. I worked with Carl at GSO.
Mike Devine & Family
April 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Russell Myers, Sr.
April 25, 2008
My sincere sympathy and condolences on the loss Sam. I've known Sam for many years and it was always most enjoyable to renew our friendship each and every time we met around town. He was a great person. Till we meet again Sam, God Keep you in his arms. Russell G. Myers
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