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George R. Huggins

1936 - 07/17/2025

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George Huggins Obituary

Huggins, George R.

February 4, 1936 - July 17, 2025

George R. Huggins, 89, formerly of Sherrard, Ill., passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Avonlea Cottage, Milan, Ill.

Arrangements are pending at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan.

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

Published by The Rock Island Dispatch Argus on Jul. 18, 2025.

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Denise Wilsey Fender

July 20, 2025

I´m sorry to hear about the passing of George. He was in the National Guard(Rock Island) with my dad, Sgt.Bill Wilsey, I saw George a lot when hanging with my dad. I graduated from Sherrard in 1972, while living in Coyne Center

vernon winter

July 20, 2025

A friend and good warrant officer in the nation guard!
Shirley Rembers from Sherrard!

Kenis Johnson

July 20, 2025

What a guy, always said "hi". Hugs and prayers for all of his family. .Mark and Rob, many memories!

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Memorial Events
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Jul

20

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home & Crematory

201 4th Ave E., Milan, IL 61264

Jul

20

Service

1:00 p.m.

Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home & Crematory

201 4th Ave E., Milan, IL 61264

Jul

21

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Ambrose Catholic Church

312 - 1st Street W., Milan, IL 61264

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Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory - Milan

201 E 4th Avenue, Milan, IL 61264

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