Sandy Springs Chapel Funeral Directors
James Cicero Huckaby, Sr. passed away at the age of 99 on August 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim, as known to his family and friends, was born as the only son among four sisters in Douglasville, GA in 1922, to Thomas Pierce Huckaby and Alva Lee Winn. Jim was married to Doris Ann Vansant Huckaby for 74 years, the father of one son, four daughters, 14 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Jim grew up in Douglasville, GA, graduating from Douglas County High School. He graduated from Young Harris College 1941. Jim served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during WWII. Following the war Jim attended Georgia Institute of Technology. He had a 35 year career with IBM and continued to work as a Certified Financial Planner until he was 92. Jim was much loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. A memorial service for Jim is planned for Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Sandy Springs Chapel at 136 Mt Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328. All are invited to attend. A private military graveside service at Arlington Memorial Park will be for family only.
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