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Jimmy was a man of great faith and humility, who gave of himself with all that he had to enrich the lives of others.

Our world was blessed for 92 years by the life of James “Jimmy” Dewey Huggins who passed from his earthly life September 19, 2026 at home surrounded with love and great respect by his beloved family.

He was born April 27, 1934 in Pender County, the son of John Dewey Huggins and Margaret Wilson Huggins. In addition to his parents Jimmy was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Katherine Ann Raynor Huggins and brother, David Huggins.

Jimmy is survived by his children, Ronnie Huggins (Lynne), Gina Huggins Royal (Jimmy), Tommy Huggins (Cindy), and Steven Huggins (Chris); grandchildren, Beth Andrews (Bobby), Brandon Huggins (Ashley), Kaitlin Huggins, Sabrina Welle (Robert), Adam Patterson, Shawn Patterson (Ginger) and Neil Royal; seven great grandchildren; sister, Annette Olesen; cousins; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

After graduating from Long Creek High School Jimmy was drafted into the US Army in May of 1954 proudly serving his country. Before being deployed by the military Jimmy and Katherine Ann Raynor were married in July of 1954. After completing his military obligation Jimmy returned home and began a 65 year career with Pender Packing Company in the Long Creek Community. He joined and served the Long Creek Volunteer Fire Department back in the day when fire departments were totally operated by volunteers. Jimmy also enjoyed God’s beautiful outdoors - hunting with the Riley’s Creek Hunting Club.

Jimmy was a man of great faith and humility, who gave of himself with all that he had to enrich the lives of others. He was born and raised in Riley’s Creek Baptist Church where he was a faithful and active member serving in many church related capacities through the years. Noted are his years of dedication to Riley’s Creek Memorial Cemetery. Jimmy was a 50 year lifetime member of American Legion Post 165 in Burgaw.

Most important in Jimmy’s life was Family. He was a devoted husband to Katherine Ann, loving dad to his children, terrific granddad to his grandchildren, good brother and a faithful friend to many.

The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2026 at Riley’s Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Art Sauer conducting the service.

Burial will follow in Riley’s Creek Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest you consider a memorial gift to Riley’s Creek Memorial Cemetery, C/O Riley’s Creek Baptist Church, 19845 NC Hwy 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by placing a post on the Guestbook.

A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.