Mr. Robert Quinton Huckaby

Celebrating The Life Of Robert Quinton Huckaby: Robert Quinton Huckaby was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 20, 1957, to Rubin Huckaby and Annie Mae Huckaby, the youngest of 3 children and the only son. Roberts’ parents were married for 62 years, and strongly rooted their family in St. Luke A.M.E. Church in Highland Park, Michigan. Robert was baptized at an early age. Robert grew up in Detroit, Michigan in the 1960’s - 1970’s and often spoke about this time. He witnessed the history of social change, and civil unrest. Despite the era, he spoke of awesome memories, from his early childhood and education in the Detroit Public Schools. Robert graduated from Pershing High School. He attended Marygrove College and Wayne County Community College. Robert met Marion in the summer of 1996, after their first date he knew she was the one for him. They were inseparable from that moment. They married on February 27, 1997. Marions’ daughter Alexis was now his daughter and, an eternal part of his life. They were soon blessed with the birth of BriAnna Robyn. His family was his first priority, He loved them dearly and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for them. His granddaughters Anya and Amia provided him with much joy and entertainment. After a near death experience in 2010, he dedicated his life to his family. His wife was there with him every step of the way as he recovered. During his recovery, their love grew stronger, they enjoyed being together, instead of entertaining friends and family at their home or going out, the way they use too, they stayed home. If Robert watched sports, Marion watched sports and she soon learned a great deal about football and basketball. Robert was a former referee for Detroit Public Schools and community organizations and he would give her the ins and outs of the game. This experience caused him to appreciate each and every day that remained. Roberts main goal was to prepare his youngest daughter, BriAnna for a life without him. It was as if he was a coach getting her ready for the greatest game yet. Like all strenuous competitive preparation, he felt she needed rigorous conditioning and training for this game called life. It was his duty as a father to ensure that she was ready. Witnessing his daughter BriAnna prepare and achieve some of her goals, such as her acceptance to Cass Tech, a recent “graduation pinning ceremony”, securing an internship with the Detroit Medical Center and her acceptance to Michigan State University, were just some of his recent proudest moments. Visiting his mom became one of his favorite pass times. Spending time with her, reflecting on life and sharing stories was special. Though his father preceded him in death, he was Roberts’ hero, Robert and his dad attended the Detroit Tigers World Series game when Robert was a young boy and Robert never forgot that. Robert in turn, was able to take his dad to the Super Bowl in Detroit in 2006. Robert and his nephew Rubin spoke on a daily basis; He enjoyed and appreciated those conversations very much, sometimes they would talk for hours on the phone about endless topics. Robert had a career at Providence Hospital that spanned for more than 30 years. He worked in many departments, his last with facility support. His relationship with everyone that he worked with, either directly, or indirectly was extraordinary. Hanging out with his closet friends Gary Reynolds (Bull), and Roumell White (Rodeze) were priceless moments. Robert had a passion to encourage young people, guide them and provide some very necessary “intel’’ about life Robert enjoyed life with his family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and people in general. As, long as Robert could laugh (and make others laugh). Watch sports (especially the Lions), hang out in his “Man Cave” (before the flood of 2014), visit people he caved about he was happy. On Sunday March 29, 2015 at 6:00 pm Robert made his transition unexpectedly and peacefully, with his wife by his side; He left his earthly body for everlasting life.

Mr. Robert Quinton Huckaby

April 20, 1957 - March 29, 2015