Gerald Huckaby, 86, of Columbia, KY passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was born in the White Oak community of Adair County on October 26, 1939, a son of the late Obie and Rena Bryant Huckaby.
Gerald was a proud US Navy veteran and a retired master electrician, having owned and operated alongside his brother, Bob Huckaby, B&G Huckaby Electric for most of his life. Gerald was a hard worker providing for his family and even rehabilitated his family farm into an immaculate landscape. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed boating and water skiing. Gerald was an avid Elvis fan and a “wheeler and a dealer,” always looking for a bargain. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
?SURVIVORS:
His life-long partner of 26 years: Mary Lou West of Columbia
2 sons: Terry Huckaby (and Roberta Burton Furkins) of Columbia and Gary (and Anjanette) Huckaby of Butler, KY
3 grandchildren: Ashley (and Hank) Specht, Jessica (and Joe) Smith, and Casey Lee (and Thomas) Huddleston
6 great-grandchildren: Emmett, Juliet, Eden, Jackson, Emery, and Ivy
Sister-in-law: Linda Huckaby
In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his brothers: Bob Huckaby and Jackie Ray Huckaby; and his sister and brother-in-law, Shirley & Donald Kipp.
Funeral Service: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Bernard Funeral Home
Burial: Bryant Cemetery with full military honors by DAV Chapter #51
Visitation: Beginning at 10:00 A.M. on Sunday at Bernard Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Family members & friends
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available atwww.bernardfuneralhome.com.
