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Donald Gregory
Huntington
Donald Gregory Huntington, 52, of Greenville, Ohio passed away on
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana.
He was born on April 28, 1967 in Richmond, Indiana to Carol Bowman
Huntington and the late Donald Huntington of Greenville.
In addition to his father, Greg was preceded in death by his maternal
grandparents, Tom and Pauline Arnett; his paternal grandmother Mary
Huntington; and many aunts and uncles.
Greg was a 1985 graduate from Tri-Village High School. During high
school, Greg was a part of the school band, and worked for many farmers
in the community. After graduation, he attended the University of
Northwestern Ohio where he earned his bachelors in diesel mechanics and
business. Greg was an Owner-Operator for Piper Trucking in Celina,
Ohio. When he was not on the road, you could find Greg on the dirt
track operating his push truck. Eldora was Greg’s second home. He loved
dirt track racing and helping on the track. Along with Eldora, Greg
spent time at Waynesville, Lawrenceburg, Anderson, Gas City,
Montpelier, Limaland, Atomic Racetrack, and Kokomo. Each year, Greg was
invited to the Sprint Car Nationals at the Dirt Tract at Charlotte to
assist with his push truck.
In addition to his mother, Greg is survived by his stepfather and
friend, Jack Duke of Greenville; his siblings, Kevin Huntington of
Kettering, Ohio, and Julie Huntington of Greenville; his nephews, Caleb
and Lucas Huntington of Kettering; his numerous aunts, uncles, and
cousins; and his large family of push truck drivers.
A celebration of Greg’s life will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday,
May 25, 2019 at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren, 373 Love Road, New
Paris, Ohio 45347, with Pastor Tony Price officiating.
Guests may visit with Greg’s family on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the
time of service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be given in memory of Greg to the Darke
County Special Olympics or Tri-Village Rescue.
The family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes with the final
arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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