Harry Dean Huggins was born September 4, 1941, in Davis, to the late Jewel David and Ruby Viola (Payne) Huggins. He died on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Ardmore, at the age of 82. Harry and the former Juanita Fay Gilman were married on April 9, 1976, in Sulphur. She preceded him in death on March 24, 2020.
The earliest years of Harry’s life were spent living in Ringling, Davis, and Claypool.
After retiring from Michelin in 2001, Harry and Juanita owned and operated the Davis General Store, specializing in antiques and collectibles.
Survivors include his children, Deanna Huggins and husband Jimmy Sharbutt, James Huggins, and Mark Huggins, Brent Gee and wife Amanda, Cavin Gee and wife Norma, and Rhonda Pfenning and husband Kyle; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter; one brother, John David Huggins and wife Maudie; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as his caretaker, Teresa Baxter.
In addition to his parents and wife, Harry was preceded in death by four siblings, Robert Huggins, Troy Huggins, Patsy Bradshaw, and Tony Huggins.
Graveside services were held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Green Hill Cemetery, in Davis, with the Reverend Claud Williams officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Mark Huggins, James Huggins, Brent Gee, Jimmy Sharbutt, Jimmy Gee, and David Huggins. Services are entrusted to Hale’s Funeral Home of Davis.
Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com.
