Obituary
Mr. Huey Glen Montgomery , a lifelong resident of Payneway, AR., departed this life on Friday, August 6, 2021 at the age of 83 after an extended illness. Huey loved life and was a proud trucker until his final days. Together, he and his brother Dewey traveled thousands of miles on America’s highways, Huey loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved tractors, four-wheeling, cooking and eating barbeque . He also enjoyed raising many types of birds. He was the son of the late Lloyd and Clara Riggs Montgomery. Huey was also preceded in death by one brother, Mackie James
Huey is survived by his wife of 30 years, Phyllis Howard Montgomery, of the home; twin brother, Dewey Montgomery of Trumann; his children, Glen, Debbie Sue, and Sandra Montgomery Weiner, all of California; adopted daughter, Debra Godfrey of California, Sharon Enzs (Roger) of Washington; Philip Hopkins and Sharon Melton of Arkansas; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren and many wonderful friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Glen Hurst officiating. Burial will follow at Marked Tree Cemetery in Marked Tree.
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic and out of an abundance of caution, the family will host a private visitation and funeral service for immediate family only.
Active pallbearers will be Ken, Kevin, and Billy John Montgomery, Brian and Brice Ballew, and Rogers Enzs. Honorary pallbearers are Phillip Hopkins, David Lee Montgomery, Jacob Weiner and David Weiner and Huey’s truck drivers
An online register book can be signed at www. thompsonfuneralhome.net
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Service Details
Public/Visitation
August 10, 2021
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
August 10, 2021
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"Thinking of the Montgomery family.
daughter of Nova Montgomery Gardner
Patsy Gardner Polson, Tupelo, MississippiAugust 10, 2021
"Huey was a great guy. He was one of my customers when I owned the NAPA store in Trumann. He will be really missed. My most sincere condolences and respect to the family. You are in our prayers.
Neal Vickers, JonesboroAugust 9, 2021
"Our condolences to the Montgomery families and extended relatives. May God’s Strength and Peace continue to be with you all.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn for they should be comforted
Michael and Alfreda Hamilton , Huntsville, AlAugust 9, 2021
"So sorry for your loss. Lifting you up in our prayers.
Danny and Donna Pippinger , Trumann, ArkAugust 8, 2021
"Uncle, you will be missed. I love you.
Genette Jo Langston, Heber SpringsAugust 8, 2021