Jack C.

Huckelbridge

Walter Cluilius (Jack) Huckelbridge, age 79, of Merkel, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in Abilene, Texas surrounded by his loving family. He lived a life full of love and lots of laughter.

Jack was born in Dodge City, Kansas on October 25, 1945, to the late W.C. (Pete) and Virginia Huckelbridge.  Jack enjoyed being outdoors, including golfing, fishing, and working in his yard. He was passionate about drinking coffee with his coffee buddies. He worked for many years for B.J. Hughes in the oil field and retired from FedEx.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his parents; brother, Kent Huckelbridge and two-stepchildren, Gary Bien and Kim Bien.

He is survived by two daughters, Kim Ramirez (Pete) Abilene; Lacey Wright (Dennis) Houston; stepchildren Diana Bien and Steve Bien; five grandchildren, Zach, Tyler, Brenna, Taylor, and Shaylie and several great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Kathleen Sanders, Deland, Fl. as well as six nieces and a host of friends whom he cherished.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at McCoy Chapel of Memories with his sister Kathleen Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at theGarden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home.Visitation will be Thursday from 12 Noon until service time.

Pallbearers will be Van Seymore, David Dickerson, Gary Taylor, Donny Davis, Steve Bien and Greg Marsh.