Longtime Arkansas Pastor Claude Irvin Huskey Dies at 100

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Claude Irvin Huskey, a longtime pastor and missionary who founded two churches in Rockford, Illinois and spent over six decades ministering in Mexico, has died at the age of 100 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Huskey was a member of Renewed Full Gospel Church in Bono and was known for his steady conviction, compassion, and commitment to sharing the message of Christ.

Why it matters

Huskey's life and ministry spanned a century, highlighting the enduring impact a dedicated servant of faith can have over decades of service. His work in founding churches and ministering in Mexico for over 60 years exemplifies a lifetime of devotion to spreading the gospel.

The details

Huskey was born in 1925 in Tuckerman, Arkansas and married Lois Berry in 1947. He spent much of his life's work pastoring and founding churches in Rockford, Illinois before devoting over six decades to ministry in Mexico as a minister, evangelist, and missionary. Huskey was known for his steady conviction, compassion, and commitment to sharing the message of Christ, whether from the pulpit, in prayer, or through words of encouragement.

• Huskey was born on July 4, 1925 in Tuckerman, Arkansas.
• Huskey married Lois Berry on January 22, 1947.
• Huskey passed away on February 27, 2026 at the age of 100 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
• Huskey's funeral services will be held on March 3, 2026.