Samuel “Sammy” Cruse Huey

Samuel “Sammy” Cruse Huey, 68, of Red Banks, MS, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020.

Sammy Huey was born March 23, 1952, in Pontotoc, MS. Samuel loved to fish and work in his garden. He owned Huey Upholstery in Red Banks, MS, and loved to hang out with his friends in his shop. He was a member of Red Banks United Methodist Church. He had a special friend and employee, Matthew Tucker. Sammy was a man who loved his family and had a special attachment to all of his grandchildren. He was married to the love of his life, Carol, for 30 years.

Sammy Huey is survived by his wife, Carol Algee Huey of Red Banks, MS; sons, Scott (Tonya) Wilson of Myrtle, MS, Curt (Jennifer) Huey, Justin (Halie) Huey, Heath Hyde and Jason Hyde of Holly Springs, MS; daughter, Kelsey Rikard (Jeffrey) of Holly Springs, MS; nine grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; sister, Brenda Berryhill of New Albany, MS; brothers, Ray (Betty) Huey of Waterford, MS and David (Daisy) Huey of Tupelo, MS.

Sammy Huey was preceded in death by his parents, Marie Cruse Huey and Wilder Huey; brothers, Hershell Huey, John Huey and Keith Huey; and one sister, Sheila Cothern.

A celebration of life will be held at his home/shop at 12 noon on Nov. 21. Due to COVID-19, you may also drive-thru. In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Samuel “Sammy” Cruse Huey may be made to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).

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