John Early Huddle III

John Early Huddle, III, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. He was 64 years old.

In addition to his grandparents, he was preceded in death by his parents John Early Huddle, Jr. and Darlene (Bays) Eichler, and a nephew, Joshua Forbes. He is survived by his stepmother Joyce P. Huddle; his children Sarah VanCamp (Kyle) and Michael Huddle (Debora); grandchildren Gregory, Elena, and Catherine; siblings, Rebecca A. Forbes (Ryan), Robin H. Sims (John, dec.), and Chris L. Huddle (Shawna); nephews and nieces Jennifer Addison (Jason), Heather Jo Boyd (Alex), John Henry Planer (Holly), J. Tucker Bishop (Bri), Vanessa Brandenberger (Jon), and Ashley Huddle; special friends Hoffmaster family; Jenny, Maurice, Renee, David, and families; companion Martha Zimmerman; close friend Megan Hoffman; and a number of uncles, aunts and cousins.

John graduated from Pulaski County High School in 1979 and attended the College of William and Mary. He will be remembered as a kind and thoughtful man whose presence left a lasting impression on everyone he met. With his quick wit, gentle spirit, and warm smile, he had a gift for making others feel heard, valued, and often laugh. A loyal friend, compassionate listener, and tireless advocate for truth, John faced life’s challenges with quiet strength and deep love for his family. From school days to reunions, office friendships to longtime neighbors, his legacy of kindness and integrity will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

A funeral service will be held on August 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Belspring United Methodist Church, 7639, Stillwater Dr, Belspring, VA 24058, A graveside service will follow at Brown Cemetery in Belspring. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 23, 2025 at  3:00 pm at Beam Funeral Service Chapel, 2170 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to Parkinson’s Support Group, McDowell County Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Road, Marion, NC 28752 or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.