Adair Co. Schools cancels classes for Friday so students, staff can attend funeral of 8th grader killed in DUI crash

Adair County Schools announced that there will be no school on Friday so students and others can attend the funeral of an eighth-grade student killed in a DUI crash on Easter Sunday.

Skyler “Sky” Colton Huckaby, 14, of Columbia, an eighth grader at Adair County Middle School, died early Sunday morning in a DUI crash near the Adair-Russell County line.

As a result of the crash, police arrested 31-year-old David King, of Columbia, and charged him with vehicular homicide when under the influence of alcohol, this third DUI (aggravating circumstances), first-degree assault, first-degree wanton endangerment, reckless driving, and failure to wear a seatbelt.

The school district released the following statement regarding the cancellation of classes:

“Out of love and respect for the family of Skyler Huckaby … all Adair County Schools will be closed on Friday, April 25, to allow students, staff, and the community to attend his funeral.”

Skyler’s obituary says he was a member of Future Farmers of America.

“His family considered him to be a true ‘country boy,'” his obituary states. “Sky had a big heart for those in his life and that was evident by how much he loved his family.  He dreamed of one day becoming a police officer and serving the community.  Sky had a wonderful personality, and he was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him.”

(Photo: Skyler “Sky” Colton Huckaby, courtesy of Bernard Funeral Home)

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com