Allen Arthur Huckleby

Allen Arthur “Sonny” Huckleby 

January 28, 1937 – November 27, 2024

COLUMBUS, OH - Allen Arthur Huckleby, 87 affectionately known as “Sonny”, departed this life on November 27, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born January 28, 1937, to Almeda Glenn and Arthur Huckleby but was raised by his Great-aunt, Almeda Hicks.  He also maintained a special relationship with his Stepmother, Freelove Huckleby.

Allen received his education from the Youngstown Public School system.  He attended Grant Elementary, Hillman Junior High and was a 1955 graduate of South High School.  After graduating from high school, Allen proudly served 4 years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in1959. After Allen’s military service, he returned to Youngstown, Ohio where he met and married Juanita Ross and to that union 3 children were born.  Allen was employed by Youngstown Sheet and Tube but found his home with Kraft Foods where he worked for 25 years before retiring.  Allen left Youngstown, Ohio after his retirement and moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but after a year he relocated to Danville, Virginia.  He lived in Danville, Virginia for 10 years before he decided to move to Columbus, Ohio to be closer to his children. Allen resided in Columbus, Ohio for 20 years until his transition.  

Allen’s spiritual foundation was formed during his childhood years when he would walk down the street to participate in Sunday School at Third Baptist Church in Youngstown and then catch the bus to join his mother for church service at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Hazelton.  He did this every Sunday until he left home to join the military.  The seeds that were planted and watered during his formative years came to fruition when he accepted Jesus Christ the day before his death.

Allen was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes fan.  When he wasn’t watching sports, he enjoyed spending time at the Gillie Senior Center, reading, listening to jazz, playing chess & pool and playing cards with family.  He also enjoyed using his laptop to play games and to search the Internet for various facts.

Allen was preceded in death by parents, Arthur Huckleby and Alameda Hicks; brothers, Jerry Wilson, Michael “Doodle” Jackson and Kenneth Huckleby; stepmother, Freelove Huckleby; stepsister, Florence Smith; and grandson Kelvin Poole Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory, Juanita Huckleby of Youngstown, OH; son, Lance Huckleby, also of Youngstown, OH; daughters, Carla (Kelvin) Huckleby-Poole of Columbus, OH, and Katrett Huckleby of Hermitage, PA; grandchildren, Brandon Dirke, Tiara Tribble, Trenton Tribble, Christina Tayea Tribble, Amani Poole, EmmaLeah Johnson and Lina Huckleby; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Maxine Stevens and Darlene Stevens of Youngstown, OH; and Rodell (Robert) Huckleby-Davis of Powell, OH and a host of special nieces, nephews and loving relatives.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 11am at LE Black Phillips & Holden Funeral Home, 1951 McGuffey Rd, Youngstown, Ohio 44505. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am at the funeral home.

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