Don was born December 17, 1943 in Sundance, WY to Percy Carmon and Verna Huckins. He was one of 10 children. He was raised in Hulett, WY. He worked for his Uncle Milt Kaiser in the Hulett area. He later moved to Sturgis, S.D. He worked at Homestake Gold Mine for 22 years. His last job working for Bird O’Donnell Construction, a job he dearly loved.
Don married Betty Marple in the early 60’s, to this union three children were born, Carmen (David) Fees of Faith S.D., Crystal Mack of Spearfish, S.D., and Donnie Ray (April) Huckins of Hillsboro, N.D.
Don married Carol (Conway) Rodriguez on February 13, 1993. Carol brought two children to this union, Timothy (Sandra) Rodriguez of Laramie, WY, and Amanda (Hochhalter)Stocks of Spearfish, S.D.
Don attended school at Hulett Wyoming and held the 8th grade state record for 100 yd. dash. This record stood for several years. Don was a bull rider, bronc rider, and team roper. He enjoyed joking with family and friends. He loved camping, fishing, and hunting. His favorite and best times were spent on Sheep Mountain hunting with his brothers and friends. Oh my, the stories he came home with!
Don was an active member of the Snowy Range Baptist Church.
Donald Earl Huckins, 74, of Laramie, WY went home to be with his friend and savior, Jesus Christ on April 22, 2018. He will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Percy Carmon and Verna Huckins; his brother, Gary Huckins; his two sisters, Norma Jean Dexter and Nancy Daniels; and a grandson and great grandson.
He is also survived by his five brothers, Wes (Carolyn) Huckins of Hulett, WY, Joe Carmon (J.C) Huckins of Sturgis, S.D., Leon (Jackie) Huckins of Sturgis, S.D. Marty (Beth) Huckins of Gillette, WY, and Les (Carol) Huckins of Sturgis, S.D.; his sister, Hazel Whaley of Colorado Springs, CO; his 19 grandchildren; his numerous great grandchildren; and his numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Snowy Range Baptist Church (721 State Highway 230, Laramie, WY) with Pastor Wes White, officiating.
To: The Huckins Family: We deeply regret learning of the loss of your dear loved one, but thought you might find these few words comforting. Our hope in seeing our loved-ones again, is heightened by the guarantee cited at Acts 17:31—wherein our Lord Jesus Christ—by his resurrection—makes this certain! Daniel 12:2a, also alludes to this resurrection. However, until the future resurrection of our dear loved ones occur—our Heavenly Father Jehovah assures us at Revelation 21:3-5, that death will soon be a thing of the past! Otherwise, his dear son would have died in vain—don’t you think so? Therefore, for additional comfort, please visit jw.org website and read about the hope for our dead loved ones [Can the dead really live again?]. Then, take comfort from the cited Scriptures as you await the realization of welcoming back your loved one to a restored paradise earth! From: The Manson Family (Ohio)
So sorry to hear about Don. He was a good friend and neighbor.
I met Donnie through my husband Chuck, they worked together and were friends. We enjoyed all the adventures with Donnie, Carol, Tim and Amanda when we all went riding or camping. Donnie was such a character, and was really fun to talk to about anything, he kept us laughing and shaking our heads also, Carol , you got one of the good guys, I could see it in your eyes every time he said something funny,and laugh, he could make you laugh. I don't have to tell you this, you lived it, but know that my prayers, thoughts and my heart go out to you and yours at this time. We will see him again, this I am sure of, it was a pleasure to know Li'l Donnie Huckins, he will be missed.love you.
So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May all your happy memories help to sustain you through your grief. Personal Frontiers, Inc.
Very sorry to hear about Donnie,was always fun to work with him.leroy
I got to know Donnie when I work construction with him in South Dakota. Donnie was a hell of a worker and would stay as long as it took to get the job done and get it done right. He was a very conscientious worker. And then I had the pleasure of working with him at Bird-O'Donnell Construction in Laramie Wyoming for several years as well. I was always a pleasure to work with Donnie and of course we met Carol and the kids. Donnie you will definitely be missed until we see you again. And of course our thoughts and prayers I'm with the family at this time of loss God bless you all.
Was very sad to hear of Don's passing. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have known Don and the entire Huckins family and for the wonderful support Nancy and I received while we were together until and after her passing. A special prayer to each and every family member during this very sad time. Until we meet again, Dennis Hurd