Billie Hugh Huntley

Billie Hugh Huntley, age 76 of Athens, Ohio, formerly of Ashland, Oregon, passed away on March 7, 2007 at his home.&nbsp;Born August 3, 1930 in Portland, Oregon, he graduated from Lewis &amp; Clark College in Portland, where he played football then served in the Marine Corps. He received special honors for his marksmanship.&nbsp;He completed his Master of Education and taught in elementary schools Portland and San Leandro, CA for over 25 years.&nbsp;A passionate environmentalist, he led Sierra Club trips for over 20 years.&nbsp;In 1985 he and his wife Barbara established Country Willows Bed and Breakfast in Ashland, OR.&nbsp;Upon retiring he enjoyed traveling, golf, skiing, hiking and other outdoor activities. <div style="text-justify: newspaper; text-kashida-space: 50%">&nbsp; <div style="text-justify: newspaper; text-kashida-space: 50%"><span style="language: EN">He is survived by his wife Barbara, of Athens, OH, son, Carl Huntley of Castro Valley, CA and step-daughters Laura Pratt (Crenson) of Athens, OH, Kimberly Jordan (Terry) of Columbus, OH, and Dana Grollman (Michael) of Redondo Beach, CA and 6 grandchildren.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Huntley and Lee Huntley. <div style="text-justify: newspaper; text-kashida-space: 50%">&nbsp; <div style="text-justify: newspaper; text-kashida-space: 50%"><span style="language: EN">A Celebration of Life service will be held on April 7, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church Siskiyou/Walker, Ashland, OR at 11:00 am. <div style="text-justify: newspaper; text-kashida-space: 50%">&nbsp; <div style="text-justify: newspaper; text-kashida-space: 50%"><span style="language: EN">In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the ALS Assoc. of Central &amp; Southern Ohio Chapter, 1170 Old Henderson Rd. Suite 209, Columbus, OH 43220 or Appalachian Community Hospice, 30 Herrold Avenue, Athens, OH 45701. <div style="text-justify: newspaper; text-kashida-space: 50%">&nbsp; <div style="text-justify: newspaper; text-kashida-space: 50%"><span style="language: EN">You may send a message of sympathy to the family at <span style="language: EN"><a href="http://www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com/">www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com</a&