He was retired from Cintas and was currently working in maintenance for Bud Bullock Real Estate. He served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years and attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
Mel was an avid Razorback fan, enjoyed traveling, gardening, fishing, mechanic work and yard work but, most of all loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. Above all things, he was a worker for the Lord, loved people and led many to the Lord. He frequently visited the sick in the hospital and nursing homes and would always be there for his neighbors in times of need.
He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife of 45 years, Dianna Langley Huneycutt; two sons, Ray Huneycutt of Star City; Michael Huneycutt (Alex) of Monticello; two daughters, Melissa Huneycutt and Jessica (Chris Robins) Huneycutt both of Monticello; three grandchildren, Austin Huneycutt, Jaci Foshee and Taylor Huneycutt; two brothers, Ronnie Huneycutt (Darlene) of Leola, AR; David Huneycutt (Carolyn) of Springfield, MO; two sisters Rebecca Smith (Bill) of Bismarck; Karen Hall (Roger) of Bentonville; host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2016 at 10:00 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Andy Connard and Rev. Tony Wells officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macedonia Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Faith Lane, Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com
Pallbearers will be Donnie Cater, Will Wells, Tony Fletcher, Tom Wooten, Jimmy Hearnsberger, and Mike Lawson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Barnard, Steve Gentry, Keith Montgomery, Jack Allen, R.H. Casteel, and Herbert Bradley
Condolences(21)
Hoyt Wood
Conway,, SC Thursday, February 2, 2017 I served with Lemial in VQ 2 ROTA Spain he always a had a Smile and a Kind word. He will be Missed and Remembered.linda funderburg
monticello, AR Saturday, November 26, 2016 my condolence to this familyJim Paloma
Issaquah, WA Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Fair winds and following seas. I served in VQ-2 from1970-1974.
Cheryl Hudson Burks
Bauxite, AR Tuesday, November 22, 2016 My prayers are with you Diane and the whole family. I was privileged to grow up in Leola and Graduating high school with his sister Karen 😊 Good memoriesJim & Rhonda Gifford
Hot Springs, AR Monday, November 21, 2016 So sorry to hear about Lemial, our prayers are with you all.Marianne and John Childres
Little Rock, AR Monday, November 21, 2016 If you need anything to help you get through, don't hesitate to call me. Love youMarianne
Mike Watson
Helena, MT Monday, November 21, 2016 Diane and Family, Terri and I send prayers for Lemial and your wonderful family. His memory (with Rebecca and Ronald Lewis in tow) in shorts and barefoot at the home of Adrian and Mavis can never fade. A couple of phone calls with Lemial over the past few months were special. He spoke of how highly he cared for you, the children and grandchildren. I was very thankful to have known Lemial and will miss him.Andy Briant
Monticello, AR Monday, November 21, 2016 Sorry to hear of Mel's passing. He was a very nice Christian man. He called on us at our music business many years and we always enjoyed visiting with him. Prayers for the family.Jerry Brenda Emberton
, MO Sunday, November 20, 2016 Diane, and family you are in our prayers we are so sorry we can't be with you at this time. WE pray for God to strengthen you and give you courage and a peace that passes all understanding in the days ahead know that we love you and are with you in spirit Love you dearly my special friend.Dawn Miles
Wilmar, AR Sunday, November 20, 2016 My thoughts and prayers go out to each one of you, I"m so sorry for your"e loss. Praying for God to comfort you at this time.Jessica you're work family LOVES YOU.
Betty & Larry Shanks
Hot Springs, AR Sunday, November 20, 2016 We were so sorry to learn of Lemial's passing.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
David & Elaine Damron
Springfield, MO Sunday, November 20, 2016 Please accept our condolences. Your family is in our prayers.Gail DeLaughter Pennington
Arkadelphia, AR Sunday, November 20, 2016 Rebecca and family, I was saddened to learn of your loss, today. Our Daddies grew up together and went on to WWII together. Both my parents grew up with Mavis. My Mother and Daddy thought so much of both Mavis and Adrian. This death is much, much too soon. The Seales and the DeLaughters go way back. Please know I am with you in thought and prayer during these tough days.Jackie Goforth
Austin, AR Sunday, November 20, 2016 Dear Diane and children and grandchildren, We know this is a hard time for ya'll. We pray God's love and mercy be with ya'll every step of these days weeks amd months that follow this time.. Ya'll are always in our hearts. My heart hurts for you. Love you always my bestest friend. Love jackie Danny, Peggy Tracy and Shelley Goforthl
James and Alyne Huneycutt
Amarillo, TX Sunday, November 20, 2016 Please except our sincere condolences. Lemial was a true inspiration and will be truly missed.PAUL & MARY MCHAN
Columbia, TN Saturday, November 19, 2016 I ALWAYS REM EMBER OUR TIME IN LARADO TEXAS WITH DAVID AN D CAROLYN, THAT WAS SUCH A GREAT TIME HE WAS A LOT OF FUN TO BE WITH, LOVE YOU ALL AN D MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL.Trudy Stringfellow
, AR Saturday, November 19, 2016 Jessica and DiannaSo sorry for your loss. Prayers abundant for you and yours.
Trudy
Grant Pace
Monticello, TX Saturday, November 19, 2016 Had some good times bird hunting. He will be misseddPat Savage Montgomery
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 19, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Dr. Sam Wherry
Little Rock, AR Saturday, November 19, 2016 Lemial Adrian Huneycutt was one outstanding Entrepreneur via his outstanding Christian Demeanor. I will forever be grateful for his compassionate professional service etiquette with my elderly parents and the agape love he and my dad would exemplify. I am positive that heaven cannot but be smiling upon his arrival into the Kingdom of Heaven, may God's continued Blessings, Favor and Covering be upon his Stella Son and Family during this period of Bearvement and thereafter.Shelia Ratledge
Owasso, OK Friday, November 18, 2016 Danny the kids and I are so sorry for y'alls loss. Mr. Mel was a awesome guy , good friend and great Christian man. Danny and I have some great memories with him, With yall . He will be greatly missed . Praying for God's strength, comfort and peace in the days ahead. Much love Shelia, Danny Ratledge and kids