Joe R Huckstep

Joe Russell Huckstep, 86 of Scott City, Missouri passed away Monday, September 30th at Saint Francis Medical Center surrounded by family.  He was born August 30, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late Roscoe and Georgia Huckstep.

He and Carol Boss were married November 24, 1958. She preceded him in death in 1971. He married Marsha Crump on June 4, 1976 and was married for 31 years.

He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved family gatherings. He always took care of everyone else before taking care of himself. He was known by many as “Papa Joe” or “Joe Bickle”. He worked 32 years on the Cotton Belt/Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Scott City.

Survivors include: 7 children: Dan (Joyce) Huckstep of Wappapello, Doug Huckstep of Scott City, Dennis Huckstep of Scott City, Amy Strange of Cape Girardeau, Derick Huckstep of Scott City, Dustin (Michelle) Huckstep of Scott City, and Kelli (Joe) Murray of Scott City. One sister, Margaret Wissmann of Fruitland. 12 grandchildren: Lindsey Huckstep, Brett (Amanda) Huckstep, Sara (Jeff) Clanton, Brandon Huckstep, Heather LeGrand, Madison (Andrew) Williams, Taylor Strange, Brayden Strange, Kambri Huckstep, Brylee Huckstep, Beckett Murray “AKA-Roscoe”, and Nathan (Jenn) Cross, 12 great-grandchildren and one expected in January.

Preceded in death by his parents Roscoe and Georgia Huckstep, his brothers: Jerry Huckstep, Ronald Gene Huckstep, James “Jim” Huckstep, John Huckstep, Jack Huckstep, Jerrold Huckstep. His sisters: Judy Propst, Jane Garcia, Janet Jones, and Joan Foeste.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am – 11:00 am on Saturday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday at the chapel with Rev. Rick Crump officiating.

Burial will be in private

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph Church.