Roy Lee Huffstetler Jr.

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Roy Lee Huffstetler Jr.

Roy Lee Huffstetler Jr., 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 30, 2023 at Atrium Health Mercy in Charlotte, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Roy Lee Huffstetler Sr. and Doris Barrett Huffstetler and was preceded in death by 3 children, Roy Lee "Tripp" Huffstetler III, Christopher Harleigh Huffstetler, and Jennifer "Jennie" L. Huffstetler. Roy was a lifelong member of Resurrection Lutheran Church. He retired after 30 years of service in industrial sales from Vallen. Roy was an avid antique furniture collector and during his early years, traveled many miles searching out the best furniture. He enjoyed soaking up all the information he could about history. Roy especially loved learning about the history of sports, automobiles, and wars. He and Melva owned rental properties and Roy loved taking an unlivable house and turning it into a home for someone. He had a knack for turning his vision of a house into a reality. Roy was an integral part of his wife's painting business, "The Painted Lady". He often quipped he handled finance and transportation, Melva allowed him to count her money and drive her around. Roy was a wonderful father and husband whose strength, compassion, and love has left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 50 years: Melva Whiteside Huffstetler, of the home

Son: Craig Huffstetler and wife Shannon, Kings Mountain, NC

Grandchildren: Barrett Andrew and Oliver Wayne Huffstetler, Kings Mountain, NC

Cousin and dear friend: Anita Huffstetler, Kings Mountain, NC

FUNERAL SERVICE: Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Pastor Scott Hardin officiating

VISITATION: Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kings Mountain Optimist Club at PO Box 121, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA