Dale Huddleston

Dale Huddleston age 86 of Purcell, passed away on November 29, 2025 in Lexington. Curtis Dale Huddleston was born on June 18, 1939 in Purcell to Curtis Huddleston and Lois Huddleston (Goss). He grew up in Purcell, attended school there, and graduated with the Dragon class of 1957. He went on to further his education at Oklahoma State University where he studied aeronautical electrical engineering and graduated with his Associates in 1960. While in school, Dale was introduced to Malinda Bishop by a mutual friend. Malinda was working at the popcorn stand in the movie theater, Dale asked her if he could walk her home, and the rest as they say is history. Malinda married Dale on January 29, 1960 in Purcell, and they began their life as a couple. Together they raised three children, daughter Debbie and sons, David and Kevin. They first made their home in Moore, lived in Colorado, Georgia, and eventually back in Purcell, Oklahoma. Dale worked as an aviation electrician for a few years before finding work with the Federal Aviation Administration where he worked for over thirty years, retiring as the FAA Personnel Officer of the Southern Region of the United States. Upon retirement, he and Malinda moved back to Purcell, built a home in the country, and he and his brothers, Roy and Keith, when into the cattle farming business together for several years. Eventually, he and Malinda sold their home in the country and moved into town. When he wasn’t working, Dale enjoyed being outdoors. He liked to hunt when he was a younger man, fish, and work on building projects with friends and family. He was always there to lend a helping hand in times of need. He and Malinda loved to travel in their fifth wheel and camp, seeing family and friends along the way. Dale was a man of devout faith in Christ and was involved in missionary efforts building several churches. He also served as a Deacon at Union Hill Baptist Church for several years. Dale’s life built a legacy and leaves a well lived example of what it means to be a husband, father, and friend behind for those around him. He was a good man who will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Dale was preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Lois Huddleston, his beloved wife Malinda Huddleston, his son David Huddleston, and his siblings Janice Jones and Roy Huddleston. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Roberts (Tony) of Martin, GA; son, Kevin Huddleston (Miranda) of Deerfield, WI; siblings Bob Huddleston (Marie) of Purcell, Keith Huddleston (Sandy) of Texas; his grandchildren, Yago (Hailey), Santhda, Devin (Amanda), Stephen (Kate), Adam (Jordan), Ryan, Scott, Emmeline and Joe; great grandchildren, Trinity “T”, Ellie, Maddie, Daylon, Colson, Wesley, Jayson, Beverly and Riley; and a host of other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tuesday at Wilson-Little Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am Wednesday December 3, 2025 at Little’s Chapel, Wilson-Little Purcell, with burial to follow at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell.

Dale Huddleston

June 18, 1939 - November 29, 2025