Barry Jon Huster

Obituary Barry Jon Huster Born 11/28/1947, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Died 8/26/2021, Pensacola, FL 73 years old Barry Huster (B.J.) passed away on 8/26/2021 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Elizabeth Huster, and his granddaughter, Katie Shockley. B.J. is survived by his siblings, Jack Brandimarte (Sue) and Lynda Cavanaugh (Pat); by his wife of 20 years, Sandi, and by their children Dana Huster (Jeff), Beth Duperron (Wayne), Jason Huster, Megan Rhea (Rachel), and Michael Mahood (Reyna); by their grandchildren Krista Mills, Velta Duperron, Lauren Strickland, and Kizzie Rhea; and by their great grandson, Korbyn Mills. B. J. was loved by all who knew him for his humor, warmth and desire to help others. He was a member of Marcus Pointe Baptist Church. B.J. loved cars, old and new, and his favorite was always Corvettes. He loved spending time with family and friends, and with his devoted dog, Duncan. He loved his work and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, after 22 years of service. While in the Air Force, B.J. was a Strategic and Tactical Aircraft Technician. He served in the Vietnam War and later was presented with the Republic Of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. B.J. received numerous medals throughout his military career including meritus service awards, outstanding unit awards with valor, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. B. J.’s proudest military achievement was serving as a member of the U.S. Air Force support team for the Apollo XI mission, the first lunar landing in 1969. He received a certificate of appreciation signed by the Apollo XI astronauts. After retirement from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant, B. J. worked as a civilian aircraft aviation mechanic and quality control director for over 20 years with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin, in Texas, and Pemco Aeroplex, in Alabama. After civilian retirement, B. J. enjoyed life with his wife and family and continued to have a positive outlook in spite of numerous health issues. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Hospital or Ronald McDonald House. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery at 1:00 PM. Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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Barry Jon Huster

November 28, 1947 - August 26, 2021