William Kingsley Huddleston was born on February 15, 1935, in Wasta, SD, to Mamie E. (Miner) and Lee Calheun Huddleston. He passed away at his home in Buffalo, WY, on November 17, 2020.
He was raised in Piedmont and Sturgis, graduating from Sturgis Brown High in 1953. He was a member of the National Guard and served active duty in Germany. In his early years, he operated heavy equipment in the Black Hills area, then was employed at Amax Coal Mine in Gillette, WY, until his retirement.
Bill married Darleen (Swenson) in 1976, and enjoyed many years fishing, hunting, motorcycle riding, and snowmobiling. He and Darleen started Kingsley Pheasant Farm, which they operated on their property just outside of Buffalo. He loved to spend time with his big equipment and his many dogs named Sam. Bill was such a generous person, always offering anyone something for nothing.
He is survived by his wife, Darleen; son, Robert Hurd; grandson, Chris (Kaitlyn); and three great-grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mamie; father, Lee; brothers, Roger (Red) and Bud; sisters, Myrtle Malen, Betty Durby, Lois Skvicalo, and Leona Casteel.
Services will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established to St. Josephs Children's Home in Torrington, WY.