Ronald Huggins

Ronald was the second child born to Arthur and Luneeda Huggins. Ronald moved to Bakersfield, CA in 1946 where he began attending Lincoln school. Ron moved on to Bakersfield High School where he met many new students, some of which became lifelong friends and some even became family members.

Ron had a beautiful singing voice and joined the “Colored Choir” in 1952. This was pre civil rights and the schools were segregated at the time.

In 1957, Ron married his best friend, Vivian Fisher. They recently celebrated 66 years of marriage. Vivian’s parents, Roy and Sarah Fisher, were entrepreneurs who owned a neighborhood gas station on 3rd & Clifton Street. They had migrated from Boswel, Oklahoma to Bakersfield, California in the early 40’s. They were true trailblazers!

Ronald and Vivian welcomed three beautiful children into this world, Kenney, Eric, and Lori. He was a wonderful role model to his children and always had high standards. He traveled across the country by car with his wife and children and later with his grandchildren, Eric Jr. and Andrew J. Huggins, to his hometown in Madison , Illinois.

Ron demonstrated great work ethic. He was a very proud, honest and industrious man. He held two full time jobs at the same time for over 10 years, working for the United States Post Office by day and Kern Medical Center by night. He delivered mail on Niles from Beale Avenue to Virginia Street from the 60’s through the 80’s. His customers were like family to him and because of his swift mail delivery, he was given the name of “Skates.” After retirement from the Post Office, Ron began working for Cardinal Health where he worked diligently for 20 years.

Ron knew no strangers and was always giving to others. He loved people and they loved him in return. He also absolutely loved shopping! Ron enjoyed sports, with special love for Track & Fields and Golf. He was on a Bowling and Golf team and participated in many tournaments. He proudly displayed his Certificate for getting a “Hole in One.” Ron also loved to decorate the inside of his home for Christmas. He loved family and often held gatherings in his home or at the park. It was always family that meant the most to him. Ronald often said that he lived longer than he ever thought he would. He said, “the Lord gave me this time to care for Vivian.” He never stopped taking care of his beloved wife. He was a true man’s man.

Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Luneeda Robb; his son Kenny Huggins; his father, Arthur Huggins; brother, Arthur Leon Huggins; brother Lee A Huggins; sister Marsha Colbert; paternal grandparents, Peter and Roberta Huggins; maternal grandparents, Charles and Molly Robb; Aunt Freeda and Uncle George Hare.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Vivian; his children Eric Sr. (Beverly) Huggins; Lori (Larry) Rucks; grandchildren, Eric Jr. and Andrew Huggins; great grandson, Jaiden Huggins; brothers Robert (Rosaune) Huggins and Anthony Huggins; sisters, Wendolyn Williams and Evelyn (Steven) Turner; a very special niece, Victoria (Sarah) Kasinger; special cousins Kermit (Phyllis) Holliday and Jodi Light (Steven) Suggs, along with a host of loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A visitation for Ronald will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A graveside service will occur Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A funeral service will occur Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Huggins family.