Ernest Huckaby

Ernest Huckaby obituary, The Dalles, OR

Ernest Huckaby

Ernest Huckaby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson's Tribute Center - Hood River on May 27, 2025.
Ernest Leroy Huckaby age 92 years young passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025 at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles Oregon. Ernest was born on July 30. 1932 in Nuyaka Oklahoma to his parents William Huckaby and Florence (Weder) Huckaby. At a young age he moved with his family to California and then to Oregon where he made his forever home.
Ernie met and married his wife Joyce (Toni) Campbell and had 3 children (Tracy, Debbie and Brett) together. They built their home in Dee Oregon and lived there for close to 53 years. Ernie loved spending time with his family and his friends. He loved being in the outdoors and flying his airplane. Ernie drove logging truck for John Gray for many years and then went to work for ODOT (Oregon Department of Transportation) until his retirement.
Ernie is survived by his 3 children, Tracy (Cliff) Mansfield, Debbie Winfield and Brett Huckaby. He has 3 surviving Grandchildren, April (Phil) Lerud, David (Candice) Huckaby and Will (Olivia) Huckaby, 2 surviving Sisters Hazel (Al) Flory and Shirley (George) Pfaff and 12 Great Grandchildren. Ernie was proceeded in death by his wife Joyce (Tony) Huckaby, his parents William and Florence Huckaby, his Brothers Eldon Huckaby and Bill Huckaby and his Grandson Tyler Winfield.
He will be dearly missed by all.
A celebration of life will be held 12:00 P.M., Saturday, May 31,2025 at Anderson's Tribute Center with reception to follow. All are welcome to attend.
Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

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