Samuel Eugene Huddleston

Samuel Eugene Huddleston, precious three-year-old son of Brandon and Rachel Huddleston, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was born on February 14, 2019, in McHenry.

Samuel was a little light of sunshine. He had the biggest smile but also the best grumpy face. With four older brothers and a younger sister, he could run and chase the big boys but take time to snuggle with his sister. Although the youngest brother, he was always helping and watching out for them often keeping them out of trouble.

He was an outside kid. Sam loved fishing, camping, and Big Foot hunting in the woods. Playing at the park and taking walks with his favorite neighbors were highlights of his day. His cowboy boots were his prized possession, was a big fan of Davey Crocket, Daniel Boone, and Jim Bowie.

When you’d ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up, he simply said, “a daddy.”

Samuel will be incredibly missed by his mom and dad, Brandon and Rachel; his older brothers, Henry, William, Daniel and James; and his little sister, Ruby;   grandparents, Dave (Jackie) Huddleston, Kristy (Dave) Hopkins, and Michelle Venard; great grandparents, Carolyn Huddleston, Miriam (Robert) Beyer, Gary (Diane) Seymour and Joyce Zange.

Samuel is further survived by a large extended family including aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Daniel Venard, Sr.; and his great grandparents, James Huddleston, Henry Ziolkowski, and James and Janet Zange.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 21, from 12:00pm until the time of a service at 4:00pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.

'​But, of course, it isn't really Good-bye, because the Forest will always be there... and anybody who is Friendly with Bears can find it.'  - Winnie the Pooh