Jim Huckert

On Friday, September 21, 2018, Jim Huckert passed away at the VA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 70. Jim was born on March 4th, 1948 in Hereford, Texas to Joe and Norma Huckert. After serving in the Air Force, Jim lived in Hereford where he met and married Mary Rogers in 1974. They raised two daughters, Buffy and Toylynn, and one son, James. Jim retired from the U.S Post Office in 2008, two years after Mary passed away. He purchased Peppercorn Antiques in Poteau, Oklahoma and lived his golden years picking antiques, visiting his children and granddaughter, and spending time with his beloved dogs. Jim was a talented musician and artist. He loved playing guitar and oil painting. In 1964, Jim and his brother Donnie recorded a record that was played on Dick Clarks American Bandstand. Jim also had a passion for holiday decorating. He was the driving force of the Poteau Main street Matters Christmas Light Show. Jim enjoyed serving on the Main street Matters Board as a board member and president. He loved his community and friends in Poteau. His infectious smile and talent for telling jokes will be greatly missed. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, father and mother. He is survived by his children, Buffy Gwyn, Toylynn Walterscheid, James Huckert and granddaughter Kylie Pickering, brother Donnie, sister Mary Ellen Cline, brother-in-law Roy Rogers, and many nieces and nephews. A family fireworks memorial will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Poteau Main street Matters 222 Dewey Ave, Poteau, OK 74953. Memorials will be used to honor Jim Huckerts dream of expanding the Main street Matters Christmas Light Show.