Gary W. Huffstutler, Sr
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Gary Wayne Huffstutler, Sr. 68, died on June 26, 2019 at home in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by those who loved him. Gary was born September 6, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to John Leroy Huffstutler and Hazel May Miller.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Elsie Terry, Wanda Ray, Sue Luttrell, and brother Rod Huffstutler. He is survived by his sister Pat Daniels, his children Tina- the favorite child (Ronnie) Smith, Gary (Misty) Huffstutler, Jr, Christopher Huffstutler, and Amie (Tony) Lordi, 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Family was his first love, but he also enjoyed many things; the KC Chiefs, QuikTrip hotdogs and chocolate ice cream! He also loved music, especially the Beatles. As a teenager he was lead singer in a band called Outside Looking In. He had a love of telling bad/raunchy jokes. The worse the joke, the more he liked retelling it.
As a SP4 in the United States Army, Gary was proud to have served his country in the Vietnam War.
Visitation 11- noon, followed by a funeral at noon, on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. Interment will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to https://www.campqualityusa.org/gkc/
Visits: 3
My condolences to all of you.
I hate that I can’t make Gary’s service. I have nothing but fond memories of him and his family. From family get togethers, our picnics at the park, softball games, to playing pool. Rest in peace Gary. You will be missed.
From the first time I met the Geezer, he always had a smile for me and was ready with conversation. I’ll always remember him fondly and with a smile. Thank you for sharing him with me. ??
To the Huffstutler family, our family sends its heartfelt condolences.
Connie (and Mikeal) Payne
Big Gary I can remember way back when u and my dad would come get me out of school and take me fishing. And we would make bets on who would catch the first fish. Of course I always won. Lol! And it never failed I would always end up hooking Big Gary. And my dad would have to cut the hook and pull it out. We had so much fun. U will always be loved. Rest in Paradise ?. #weloveyouthennowandalways
U have been the best father in law and grandpa we could ever ask for. We love u
To the family of Gary Huffstutler. I wanted to express my sympathy for your loss and give you hope for the future. According to the Bible, you will see Gary again. Please read the following scripture in your own copy of the Bible. It highlights that the soon God will remove death forever from mankind. And restore the earth to paradise conditions under the rule of God’s Kingdom. Its ruler will be Jesus Christ. Once again there will be peace and righteous conditions between man and animals. In the meantime, your loved one is resting till the resurrection.
Revelations 21: 3-4 3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
I hope this message has given you comfort. If you find this messages appealing, you can read more information about the Bible’s promises online at jw.org.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Strange
To my dad
I remember the day we was at the grocery store and when we were in the dairy aisle I was reading the milk jugs and the word HOMO stood out to me, I kept saying it over and over and you never said anything, until you told me to come on and I answered back “ok homo” … you told me to watch my mouth but, I could see the laughter you were holding back out of my pure lack of knowledge on the word. ?? I’ll never forget the way you lightened the room when the darkness set in, out of your pure love of QT hot dogs! I know you’re happy to see your closest family again and hope that your heart is full! We are trying to honor your wishes and I know you’ll be happy with your final farewell. I love you dad, I hope you’re breathing easy! See you on the other side pops ?
Uncle Gary, I am sad to say “Goodbyes” to you today. It’s hard to see my dearest of cousins’ hearts full my sadness. We are use to you being the one with funny stories and jokes. We are easing our pain with telling funny stories about you and some sad ones sneak in but those are even sweet, too. Uncle Gary I cried so much making your memorial picture. I wanted to make it a bit funny because you would like it more. I wanted to reflect on all these fishing pictures I’ve seen of back in the day. You with my Dad. I can only imagine what it’s going to be like with you my Dad together Paradise. Pool, bowling, and lots of laughter to your inappropriate jokes. Remember how you, Aunt Margaret, Mom, and Dad would be going out to play pool and would buy all us kids Hereford burgers 8 for like $2. I remember them being good. I think. I am imagining you and my parents young health and together. How it should be in Paradise and I see a Gone Fishing sign on the door. ??
This is a message from your favorite great-granddaughter Ava Smith Pa I will miss you and love you forever it is very sad that you died and I know I was your favorite great-granddaughter know that for a fact so just want to say my last goodbye and my love I know that you’re in heaven I don’t know if you can read this right now but hopefully you can read this right now and I am very sad that you have I am very very upset I wish you could have lasted a little longer tell Lucas birthday party but that couldn’t happen to not your fault it’s the to burn cancer cells and I’m very very sorry that she died I love you forever and everI hate cancer and I wish you were still here just cancer fault not yours is not yours at all Pa you know that you also know that I love you very very much and Luca loves you too and Tisha fighting he’s in remission right now and I wish you could go with our history and trip with us but you will still be able to since you’re always next to my side and his so I’m very sad that you died I love you and miss you forever your great-granddaughter who loves you very much and will always miss you this is a great granddaughter Ava Smith