Bobby Joe 'Ray" Huddleston, who resided in Fort Smith, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, in Fort Smith. He was born August 25, 1942, in Alma, Arkansas, to the late Thomas Huddleston and Anna Lee (Gregory) Huddleston. He was 77 years old.

Ray retired from Travis Lumber Company in Mansfield and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his life partner of 57 years, Josie Huddleston; a daughter, Robin Aikin of Huntington; two sisters, Barbara Spain of Barling and Trudy Bullington of Fort Smith; three brothers, Billy Huddleston of Spiro, James Huddleston of Fort Smith, and Earl Ray Huddleston of Rudy; one grandson, Bobby Aikin and wife Samantha of Fort Smith.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901. You can visit our Facebook page, Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.