Saturday, July 27, 2024
Steven Eugene Huckabee Cumbie, 68, of Weatherford, Texas, laid down his working tools for the last time May 29, 2024, to be embraced by his Lord and Savior.
Masonic Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. June 14 at Azleland Memorial Park Chapel. Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. June 22 at Silver Creek Methodist Church in Azle.
Steven was born Oct. 17, 1955, in Fort Worth to Eugene and Louise Huckabee. He was the third oldest of nine siblings.
At an early age he learned the true meaning of love and carried that understanding with him the rest of his life.
On Oct. 10, 1987, Steve married the love his life, his best friend, Toni Lee Cumbie. He often said his greatest accomplishment is his family. He was the proud father of three children, Adam Cumbie, Brandon Cumbie and his daughter Rickianna Huckabee; but he touched the lives of so many others, imparting his wisdom to all he met.
He supported his family by honing his skills as a carpenter. While staying in the industry he moved his attention to sales and retired from Pate’s Hardware & Lumber in 2020.
Steve was a man of faith and a member of Silver Creek Methodist Church in Azle.
He was a proud member of Eureka Masonic Lodge #371 in Springtown and a member of Azle Masonic Lodge #601. He served his fraternity in many different capacities including being a past master and serving as district deputy grandmaster of the 89th Masonic district twice. He was an avid motorcycle rider and a member of the Freemasons Riding Club.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Shirley Huckabee and Dilbert and Mildred Louise Karr; sisters Rebecca Underwood and Debra Garcia; and brother Kenneth Huckabee.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Toni Cumbie; children Adam Cumbie and wife Amber, Brandon Cumbie and wife Brittany, daughter Rickianna Hucakbee and husband Christian Calabaza; grandchildren Katie, Kallee, Kyndle, Shelby, Oliver and Tanner Cumbie and Ryeli and Kimber Ranes; great-grandchildren Rylee Lawley and Cole O'Boyle; siblings Mike Karr, Karen Pendergrast, Teresa Huckabee, Carla Carrol and husband Paul, Jesika Taylor, and sister-in-law Patricia Huckabee; brothers-in-law Paul Underwood and Terry Aultman; and countless nieces, nephews and many extended family and friends.
Steve was always passionate about giving back to his community. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make monetary donations in his honor to: The Snack Pack Program at Springtown Methodist Church (specify Snack Pack) or The Springtown Masonic Lodge Scholarship Program.
