William Henry Huddleston, III

Male 1928 - 2015  (87 years)


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  • Name William Henry Huddleston 
    Suffix III 
    Born 1928  Rutherford Co. TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 06 Jun 2015  Rutherford Co. TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co. TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • CENSUS RECORDS

      1940 Census
      Name: Henry Huddleston Junior [III]
      Age: 11
      Estimated birth year: abt 1929
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Tennessee
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Home in 1940: Rutherford, Tennessee
      Street: Franklin Road
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Rutherford, Tennessee
      Residence in 1935: Same House
      Attended School or College: Yes
      Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
      Household Members:
      Henry W Huddleston 40
      Martha Huddleston 39
      Martha Ann Huddleston 14
      Henry Huddleston 11

      OBITUARY

      From Find A Grave

      William Henry Huddleston III, age 86, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was a native and life long resident of Rutherford County.

      Henry graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy in 1946 and Yale University in 1950. He was a licensed general contractor, registered land surveyor and registered engineer in the State of Tennessee. He operated numerous businesses including Smith & Huddleston, Huddleston Engineering and Huddleston-Corlew. He concluded his career with Huddleston-Steele Engineering.

      Henry took part in many community activities including the Murfreesboro Federal Savings & Loan Board, Chairman of Cavalry Banking, Chairman of Rutherford Hospital, Chairman of Christy-Houston Foundation, Chairman of Rutherford County Public Building Authority, President of Murfreesboro Exchange Club, President of Stones River Country Club and President of Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. He was awarded the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Business Legend of the Year in 1996. He was the City Engineer for the City of Murfreesboro and a Member of the First United Methodist Church.

      Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Candler Huddleston, parents, William Henry Huddleston Jr. and Martha Cockrill Huddleston and sister, Martha Huddleston Corlew. He is survived by his sons, William H (Laurie) Huddleston IV and Benjamin C (Susana) Huddleston, daughter, Ellen H (Paul) Willson, thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

      A service for Henry will be on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church with Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery with George Huddleston Jr., Henry A Huddleston, W. Kent Coleman, Jeff C. Davis, William S. Jones, Stephen A. Steele and Donald C. Steele serving as pallbearers. The honorary pallbearers will be the past and present directors of the Christy-Houston Foundation and the former directors of Cavalry Banking.

      Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, June 9, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. until service time at First United Methodist Church. Please leave condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.

      The family would like to thank Family Staffing Solutions, Gentiva Hospice and the Staff at Adams Place. In lieu of Flowers donations may be made to the Building Fund at First United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro, TN. Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home; 820 South Church St. Murfreesboro, Tn 37130.
    Person ID I31247  Master File
    Last Modified 4 Sep 2015 

    Father William Henry Huddleston, Jr.,   b. ca 1900, Rutherford Co. TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Martha S. Cockrill,   b. 26 May 1899, Davidson Co. TN Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. May 1984, Rutherford Co. TN Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Family ID F13147  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Kay Candler,   b. Mississippi Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 2009, Rutherford Co. TN Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. William Henry Huddleston, IV
     2. Benjamin C. Huddleston
     3. Ella H. Huddleston
    Last Modified 4 Sep 2015 
    Family ID F13149  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart