Jared Paul Huntley's Obituary
Funeral for Jared Paul Huntley will be on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 12:30 PM. at Floral Haven Chapel, 6500 S. 129th E. Ave., Dr. Terence Carey will give the eulogy. He has been Jared’s physician since 1992 and is also an ordained minister. Jared would not have been with me this long without the care of such a dedicated physician. Jared died peacefully in my arms at 4:06 AM July 29, 2017. My precious 42 year old angel son, Jared, crossed over to be with a multitude of waiting family members. He was predeceased by his sister, Gianna Huntley-Moffatt (OKC) father Ron Huntley (Tulsa) Grandparents: Glenn and Era Lawrence (Owasso) & Harold and Delois Huntley (Tulsa). He is survived by his mother, Joan Carolyn Lawrence (Tulsa), brother-in-law, Matt Moffatt, nieces Lyz & Cait and nephew Will Moffatt (all of OKC). He has 2 uncles, Rick Lawrence and Larry Huntley of Tulsa. When the nurses told me he was going quickly, I climbed up in his hospital bed and held him as he breathed his last few earthly breaths. Originally, thought not to be able to live past 2 weeks, Jared lived 42.5 years. He was a fighter, a winner…he was his Mom’s little “Super Hero”. For the majority of his life, it seemed to be just the 2 of us against the world. Those who chose not to know Jared missed out on knowing a very special person. Although he had special needs, he also had special gifts. His smile was like the sunshine breaking through the clouds. He was pleasant and had a sweet loving personality. Those who knew him received a special blessing. He was God’s angel on earth. His mission was to bring joy to all who knew him. He carried out his mission valiantly. I am proud to have been the woman chosen to give birth to such a precious child. Jared loved hearing the songs of his toy birds and from an early age enjoyed hearing Elvis sing. Before having to start using tube feedings for Jared’s nutrition years ago, he enjoyed eating lemon pudding, but strongly disliked chocolate! He loved to see wrestling on TV. I think it was the noise of the wrestling that fascinated him. Each person born has a soul and is worthy of our love. Some are considered to be “disabled”. I, on the other hand, think of them as “differently-abled”. I pray that all of you are kind to such precious individuals and know that but for the grace of God, goes you. Due to accident, illness, human error, or genetics, this could be you or a family member. Even though my Jared now has a heavenly address, I will continue for the rest of my life to be an outspoken advocate for those individuals who cannot speak for themselves. Live your life as honorably and bravely as my son Jared and many others like him have done. Even though I am old and tired now, and every night suffer through horrible nightmares (PTSD), I would not change even one thing! I live with the promise of one day standing before the throne and hearing the words, “well done, my good and faithful servant!” Evidently, this was God’s plan for my life. From my arms into the arms of Jesus-REST IN PEACE MY BELOVED SON!
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