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Kenneth L. Huddleston of Monticello

Kenneth L. Huddleston, 52, of Monticello, passed away November 3, 2011 at Kirby Hospital, Monticello. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 7, 2011 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Wes Cornwell officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the Mackey-Wright Funeral Home. Interment will be in Monticello Township Cemetery. Kenneth was born February 22, 1959 in Monticello the son of Kermit L. and Shirley Doreen (Palmer) Huddleston. He married Carolyn Staley on January 1, 2007 in Bement. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Huddleston of Monticello; children; Amanda "Mandy" (Mike) Earles of Bement, Carrie (Mike) Darsham of Monticello, Abigail (Jordan) Turner of Normal, step children; Justin Allen of Villa Grove and Heather Chrispen of DeLand, 8 grandchildren, brothers; Kevin (Sandy) Huddleston of Bement and George (Kelly)Palmer of Bement, and sister; Karen Huddleston of Champaign. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Kenneth worked in the maintenance department at the Piatt County Nursing Home. He was a member of the Lodge Church of God. He led the Nursing Home Ministry and bible studies. He enjoyed fishing, was a St. Louis Cardinal fan, and an avid NASCAR fan of #24 Jeff Gordon.