Taylorville Obits

Norman Gene Huddlestun

Norman Gene Huddlestun, 86 of Taylorville passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 10:05 a.m. at his home in Taylorville, IL. He was born on January 5, 1936 in LaGrange, IL the son of Wilbert Eli and Elsie Melvina (Jackson) Huddlestun. He married Nancy M. Graham on March 27, 1968 in Langleyville, IL and she preceded him in death on June 3, 2015. Gene worked as a Machinist at Wagner Castings where he retired. He was especially grateful to David and Amy Graham for always taking care of him.


He is survived by his brothers: Junior, Wes and Gary Huddlestun, his Sister Diane Huddlestun and several nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Nancy, son: Norman, daughter: Brenda, grandson: Zachary, siblings: Alvin, Alfred, Alvena, Delbert, Shirley, Mabel, Varlin, Larry and David.   


Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2021 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Taylorville.


Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959. 


Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. 


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