John William Huntley

John William Huntley, 67 of Saratoga Wyoming, passed away October 17, 2021, at the Salt Lake Regional Hospital in Salt Lake City Utah.

John was born on February 18, 1954, in Rawlins Wyoming. He attended school in Saratoga and graduated from the Saratoga High School.

On July 7th, 1973, John and Melody Ann Ledbetter were married in Saratoga. John was a loving husband, father to two children, grandfather to one granddaughter, and a great grandfather to three boys.

John loved square dancing, Oddfellows and Rebekah's, was a member of the Saratoga's Fire Dept. all his life, and volunteered at the American Legion Post #54 in Saratoga.

John was a trained butcher and spent most of his life cutting meat for Lloyd Bufford at his, "WildMeat" store, and for the local grocery store. He also delivered gas for many years.

John is survived by his children, Misty Dawn Canaday and Todd of Rawlins, WY. John Russell Huntley of Saratoga, his brother Jim and his wife Phyllis Huntley of Powell WY; a sister; Connie Thompson and Walter of Bloomfield NM; granddaughter Sharna LeAnn Huntley and Rick of Saratoga WY; and great grandchildren; Steven, Patrick, and Theodore. Other relatives include; nephew, William Huntley of Cody WY; nieces, Amy Johnson and Russ of Fairview, OK and Stephanie Leith and Doug of Cody WY.

John was preceded in death by his wife Melody Ann Huntley and his parents John and Bonnie Huntley.

A short memorial and graveside service will be held next month at the Saratoga cemetery and a celebration of his life will be announced next summer.

John's quick and unlooked for passing is sadly felt by all his family and friends.

Donations can be made to Misty Canaday; 2712 Inverness Blvd. Rawlins WY. 82301.

 

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