Stephen M Huddle

Norfolk – Stephen M Huddle, 73, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, died on February 11, 2017 surrounded by the presence and spirits of all those he loved and who loved him.

Preceding him in death were parents, The Reverend K.Y. and Frances Huddle, sister, Sarah Huddle Wallace and brother, Samuel Mark Huddle.

Stephen graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College and received a Master of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. He then practiced as a Clinical Social Worker for nearly 40 years, including 25 years as a founding partner of Riverpoint Psychiatric Associates. During the course of his career Steve touched the lives of thousands of people with his compassionate and generous spirit.

He loved the Cincinnati Reds, ODU basketball, boiled peanuts and most of all, he loved gardening. He was also a Master Punster; that ability inherited by his children.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kristan Huddle; daughter, Mary Huddle of Missoula, MT; sons, Michael Huddle and wife, Poy, of Richmond, VA and Matthew Huddle and wife, Katie, of Norfolk, VA; grandsons, Bennett, Lyndon and Warren; granddaughter, Elizabeth; brother, The Reverend David Huddle and sister-in-law, Patricia, of Lexington, NC; brother-in-law, The Reverend Dr. Ralph Wallace of Columbia, South Carolina.

A memorial service and celebration of Stephen’s life will be held at the family’s convenience.

Memorial donations may be made to your local chapter of the Make-A-Wish foundation.