Lt. Col. Robert H. Huckabee

Greenville, SC - - Lt. Col. Robert H. Huckabee, 79, formerly of Greenville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Palmetto Patriots Home in Gaffney.

Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Marvin Huckabee and Sue Iler Huckabee.  He received his B.S. degree from Furman University, his Master's degree from Ohio University, retired from the U. S. Army, Special Forces, and was of the Methodist faith.  He loved his family, cycling, and was an avid Furman Paladins fan.

Surviving are two sons, Gavin Huckabee (Patricia) of N. Richland Hills, TX and Derek Huckabee (Colleen) of Aldie, VA; a sister Becky Walker (Steve) of Walhalla, SC; three grandchildren, Emma Huckabee, Sterling Huckabee and Sophia Huckabee; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be private for the family.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC