John Franklin Huntley Jr.

John F. Huntley, Jr., 71, of Hastings, Michigan, died early Sunday morning, October 28 after an extended battle with emphysema. He was born in Detroit on November 14, 1940 to Frank and Ruth (McCarty) Huntley. He moved to Hastings as a small child and spent the majority of his life there afterwards. He attended Michigan State University, received his law degree from the University of Michigan, and his Masters of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary. He practiced law in Hastings for 30 years as a private attorney and served as a mediator and court referee as well. Following his legal career he was ordained as a Presbyterian minister. His pastoral work included serving as a guest minister for a wide variety of protestant denominations, and as a hospital chaplain. His passions included music, reading, nature, and learning. He is survived by his wife Bonnie McBain Huntley; his daughters Jill (Colin) Carpenter and Amy Huntley; his grandchildren, Asher Carpenter, Arie Carpenter and Natalie Mackson; his brother Craig (Sally) Huntley and his sister-in-law Judy Huntley.

Memorial Contributions:
St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN  38105

Visitation:
Tuesday, October 30, 2012  from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Hastings, MI  49058

Funeral Mass:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 11:00 am
St. Rose of Lima Church
805 S. Jefferson St.
Hastings, MI  49058
Fr. Richard Altine and Fr. Charles Fisher, celebrants

Interment:
Riverside Cemetery
Hastings, Michigan