Neil William Huard, age 82, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Neil Louis Huard and Viola Farrer Huard on October 31, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Huard was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joan Cole, and brother Jim Huard.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Walta Gilbreath Huard of Flowery Branch, GA. His survivors also include his daughters Etta Anne (Tom) Elliott, Nicole Dolan (Robert) of Thompsons Station, TN, and Crissy Huard of Gainesville, GA. Additionally, he is survived by his grandchildren Ian, Erin, Sean (Kyra) Elliott, Anna, Emma Joy, Kate, and Maegan Dolan; his great-grandchild, Amelia; and many nieces and nephews.
Neil will be remembered for his love of walking, laughing, singing, spending time with his family, and his love for the Lord. He served in the US Air Force and was stationed in Thailand and Barksdale Air Force Base. Professionally, he worked as a Certified Public Accountant and built his own accounting firm, where he enjoyed serving his clients for many years. He spent his last few years in Georgia walking his little dog Jack and sitting on his back porch waving at cars as they went by.
Neil had been sick for several years and was well cared for by his family, Susan Cherian, and Pruitt Health Hospice. His family appreciates all the care that was given to him to allow him to stay at home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lakewood Baptist Church of Gainesville, Georgia, Mission’s ministry to honor Neil’s desire to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home at 1:00 PM. Dr. Tyler Smiley will officiate the service, and interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Memorial Park Funeral Homes, located at 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30504, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 is in charge of the arrangements.