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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Lanny “Scott” Huckaby, 67, of Lake Wales

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Lanny “Scott” Huckaby of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born January 9, 1957 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late Wayne and Sue Huckaby; he moved to Lake Wales from Virginia 40 years ago. Scott loved his job as a truck driver. He also spend several years as a Polk County Firefighter in the early 90s. Scott enjoyed fishing and cooking BBQ. He previously ran the smoker for the community kitchen at the Lake Wales Care Center along with other friends. He loved his grandchildren dearly and loved playing Santa Claus for them around Christmas.

Scott is survived by his wife of 41 years, Anita Huckaby; daughter, Alisha Ruble (Josh) of Babson Park; son, David Huckaby (Samantha) Lake Wales; sister, Sheila Tabor (Gary) of Pampa, Texas; and grandchildren, Jeremiah, Ava, Oliver, and Watson.

No services are scheduled at this time. 

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Maria Iannucci

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