Bill “Cubby” Huth age 90, of Newton passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Helia Healthcare of Newton.
Funeral services celebrating Bill’s life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Plainfield Church, Rose Hill, Illinois with Pastor Rick Britton officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service Tuesday in the church. Military rites will be offered by Jasper Post No. 20 of the American Legion. Private family interment services will be held at a later date.
Bill was born on October 14, 1932, in Middlebourne, Ohio the son of Bruce Leslie and Roberta (Shauber) Huth. Following high school, Bill was attending college when he was called into the service of his country. He proudly served in the U S Navy during the Korean War. Bill was a retired hardware salesman.
On November 25, 2001, Bill married Linda Griffith. She survives.
His memberships include the Plainfield Church and the Newton Masonic Lodge No. 216 A.F. & A.M. He was an avid Newton Eagle football fan and Newton Athletic Booster. He loved the kids and watching their success in athletics.
In his free time, Bill enjoyed woodworking, gardening and working in the yard. He enjoyed talking and loved to share a comment, a story and always a great big smile. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, earning him his nickname “Cubby”.
Bill will be loved and remember by his wife Linda Huth of Newton; children Terri and husband Brian Snipes of Alabama, Brian Griffith and wife Melisa of Newton and Dora Griffith of Newton; grandchildren Elyssa Snipes, Marissa Snipes, Clayton Woodard and Cameron Griffith; mother-in-law Erma Springston of Winston Salam, NC; sister-in-law Carol Hunsaker of Newton; Shortie the dog and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial gifts in honor of Bill may be made to either the NCHS Football Program or to HSHS Hospice.
Online condolences may be offered at www.crainfuneral.com.
