William James Huggins Jr.

William Huggins Obituary

William James Huggins, Jr.
Mr. Huggins, 77, of Mint Hill, NC, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2010 at the Chapel of MorningStar Lutheran Church, 12900 Idlewild Rd., Matthews, NC with The Reverend Timothy H. Glenham officiating. The family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Interment will follow the service at Forest Lawn East Cemetery.
Mr. Huggins, a native of Troy, AL, was the son of the late William James and Margaret Reeves Huggins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty-two years, Catherine Atwell Huggins; son, James David Huggins; and by his faithful companions of 18 years, Bozo and Leroy. A former resident of Montgomery, AL, and Monroe, NC, he was a self-employed sales representative in the textile home-furnishings industry. For a number of years he had been associated with Fabrics, Inc. - Alagold Corporation of Montgomery, AL and from 1972 until 1989 was with Perfit Fit Industries of Monroe, as a salesman in the southeastern U.S. He was also a former Alabama State Trooper. Mr. Huggins was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War and he was a member of the American Legion and the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Survivors include his daughter, Margaret Green and her husband, Bill of San Antonio, TX; daughter-in-law, Maribeth Huggins of Monroe, NC; grandchildren, Vic Green and his wife, Courtney of Kingwood, TX, Jillian Huggins of Charlotte, NC, Allison Plyler and her husband, Brandon and Candice Huggins all of Monroe, NC; great-grandchildren, Ella, Olivia, and Gavin Green of Kingwood, TX, and Holden and Arden Plyler of Monroe, NC; and numerous cousins. He was a beloved friend to many.
Donations can be made to the Margaret Green Medical Care Fund, P.O. Box 690115, Charlotte, NC 28227, or Hospice and Palliative Care - Charlotte Region, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204.
You may visit www.McEwenMintHillChapel.com to sign an on-line guest registry and share your thoughts and condolences with the family. A service of McEwen - Mint Hill Chapel.

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Published by Charlotte Observer from Jun. 25 to Jun. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for William Huggins

6 Entries

September 12, 2010

I was a lifelong friend of Billy Huggins in Troy, Alabama. We had many exploits and lived life as fully as our financial status permitted. Remember with great fondness that lovely red-haired and freckled Sara Catherine Atwell who turned into a beautiful woman and a saint to Billy. In our communications he was known as Bilko and I as Gridley. There will never be another to match. Bill Lindsey

Linda Karch

July 14, 2010

Bill was my (second?) cousin and one of my mother's favorite people. His voice had a certain resonance that was instantly recognized. We shared stories and pictures on email and I appreciaated everything he sent my way. He was a lovely gentleman and he will be missed. Linda Karch

Marvin Pridmore

June 29, 2010

Bill and I became friends February 16, 1964 when we both decided to become Alabama State Troopers, We instantly became best friends, when we left the Police Academy we never saw each other again in person, but that friendship lasted forever through phone calls, letters and email. I will never forget Bill and he will always be one of my best friends.

Roland and Carol Yount

June 28, 2010

To the family of "Mr. Bill"....We got to know and love Bill in 2000 when we retired and moved back to the Charlotte area. He was a good neighbor and a very dear friend. We enjoyed all his wonderful stories for he was quite a "Story Teller". We will miss him more than he will ever know.
Our Loving Sympathy to all the Family.
Roland and Carol

Al & Carol Ann Young

June 28, 2010

To all the beloved family of "Bill". My husband Al Young and I (Carol Ann) met Bill online while searching for our ancestors(genealogy) Al enjoyed conversation w/Bill about his days as an Alabama State Trooper/Al telling Bill about his escapades in the Fire Department. Bill assisted me with genealogy research; helping me locate a gr gr grandfather who served in the CW/Miss.Calvary. He spoke of his beautiful family on so many occasions. He mentioned his daughter in San Antonio frequently and his family in Kingwood-- we corresponded frequently prior to the hurricane. Bill was a fine man we were priviledged to become acquainted with via internet. He will be missed so much. May you all be conforted in knowing how many folks cared for Bill.

James Canaday

June 27, 2010

Bill was in our neighbor hood on North 3 Notch St Troy, AL ... his memories were excellent of that period and has reminded me thru E Mail of many heppens back then. He and I left Troy to enter the Air Force in 1951 .. we were seperated at Maxwell Air Force ... Thru correspondance and telephone conversations we have relived a lot of thos kid happenings .... We Will miss him
James Canaday

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