Harold Dan Huddleston

Harold Dan Huddleston, known as Dan and Dad to his family and friends, went to sleep trusting in his Lord and Savior Jesus, on Wednesday October 18, 2023. This was after a short struggle with metastatic cancer. He was 77. A devoted and loving husband of 53 years, he leaves behind his adoring wife Mary Huddleston, the bride of his youth and three thankful children and their spouses: Daniel and Rena Huddleston, Beth and Rick Krause, and Amy and Jason Tucker. He will also be remembered by his grandchildren, Nathan and Logan Tucker; Haden and Halle Huddleston; Jessica, Dillon and Joseph Crumpton; Wesley and Keegan Krouse; great grandchildren, Carson Crumpton and Sara Leanne Fields. He will be greatly missed by his caring younger sister, Joan Huddleston. Dan’s parents preceded him in death. Dan was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 20, 1946, to Wilson and Louise Huddleston. He grew up a helpful young man to his parents and began working various jobs in his youth. He graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1964 and served two years as a medic in the United States Army. He gained further work experience before marrying the love of his life in June of 1970. He would testify that she was one of the best cooks around. Dan was a talented craftsman who had considerable pride in his work. He learned how to build and fix about anything. His children grew up never seeing a service technician come into the house or a mechanic doing work on the cars. They were surprised when Dad brought in help to drill a well on their property. Dan worked at Razorback Campers designing and building campers for several years. He later transitioned to working for Kinco as a respected and gifted commercial carpenter and was promoted to Superintendent during his time there. Along the way he built dollhouses, teeter-totters, swings, zip lines and more for his grateful children. In later years, Dan shifted gears and began a second career in transportation, working for American Freightways. After his retirement, he continued to be active around the house as well as helping family and friends. Throughout his life he had a passion for classic cars and lovingly enjoyed restoring them in his spare time. He also enjoyed fishing, which he wished he had more time for. Originally, not as enthusiastic about his wife’s love of dogs, he became rather attached to their three Chihuahuas who could be found on the couch by his side. At times all three were vying for his lap. Although known to most as a reserved and quiet man, Dan kept his family and close friends trying to match his witty and playful sense of humor. It was hard not to smile when he was around, and his laughter was contagious. He will surely be missed, but being a God-fearing believer and a long-time member of the Hot Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church, we look forward to seeing him and laughing together once again in our heavenly home. Dan will be laid to rest Monday, October 23 at 11:00 at Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, October 22 at Hot Springs Funeral Home from 1:00-3:00. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to; Adventist Relief Agency 401 Weston Rd. Hot Springs, AR 71913

Harold Dan Huddleston

March 20, 1946 - October 18, 2023