ATHENS, IL -- Huey D. Halcomb, age 84, of Athens, IL, died Saturday May 1, 2021 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, IL.
Cremation rites were accorded. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Trowbridge, IL. The Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Huey Halcomb was born on Aug. 5, 1936 in Tennessee, IL. He graduated in 1956 from Ayrshire High School in Ayrshire. He served in the United States Navy from January of 1958 until January of 1962.
On Feb. 11, 1961, Huey Halcomb was married to Agnes Keck.
Huey worked for Fiat-Allis for 23 years, and 11 years for State of Illinois Department of Military Affairs. He also drove for Landmark Automotive Group for 15 years.
Huey was a lifetime member of the GWRRA since 1986.
Mourning his passing are his wife, Agnes M. Halcomb; two sons, Brian C. Halcomb of Athens, IL and Dale A. (wife Monica) Halcomb of Spring Valley, CA; granddaughter, Dakota of Spring Valley, CA; half-sister, Yulla Elsner of Titonka; two sisters-in-law; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Huey is preceded in death by his parents, Huey Halcomb and V. Marie Argabright; two brothers, Darryl G. Halcomb and K. Lane Halcomb; and, half-brother, Shane J. Boles.
Memorials for Huey can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Ronald McDonald House.
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