In Memory

Dickey Huey

Dickey Huey

Dicky Huey, M.D.
November 11, 1942 - November 2, 2023

Dr. Dicky Huey passed away on November 2, 2023, in San Marcos, Texas. He was 80 years old. Dr. Huey was a renowned neurologist and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was affectionately known to many as “YaYa.”

Dr. Huey was born on November 11, 1942, in Fresno, California to Herbert Ming and Bernice Lee Huey. When Dr. Huey was a young child, the family moved to San Antonio, Texas, where he spent his formative years. As a child, Dr. Huey was an avid reader, and his intellect became apparent early in life. He graduated from Central Catholic High School two years early at age 16. While in high school, Dr. Huey participated in the United States Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program.

Dr. Huey attended St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Upon graduating, Dr. Huey was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. Dr. Huey went on to attend medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. His fascination with the human brain, and all its complexities, led Dr. Huey to specialize in neurology. After graduating from medical school in 1967, Dr. Huey completed his internship at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas and his residency in neurology at UTMB. Dr. Huey was the Chief Resident of neurology at UTMB from 1970 to 1971.

Dr. Huey proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was called to active duty during the Vietnam War, and from 1971 to 1973, Dr. Huey was the Chief of Neurology Service at Reynolds Army Hospital in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Dr. Huey was promoted several times while serving in the Army, ultimately earning the rank of Major before being honorably discharged.

After leaving the Army, Dr. Huey opened a successful neurology practice in San Antonio. During his decades in private practice, Dr. Huey took immense pride in helping his patients overcome neurological challenges and improve the quality of their lives. In 2008, Dr. Huey became the Medical Director of the Baptist Health System Brain and Stroke Network in San Antonio. Dr. Huey is credited with helping the Baptist Health System become the first hospital system in San Antonio to achieve Primary Stroke Certification of all five of its hospitals. Under Dr. Huey’s leadership, the Baptist Health System also became the first hospital system in Texas to be awarded the Target Stroke Honor Roll by the American Heart Association. Dr. Huey was the recipient of dozens of awards during his career, including “America’s Top Physicians” and “Top Doctors in Texas.” But more importantly, Dr. Huey’s compassionate care made an immeasurable difference in the lives of countless patients.

When not treating patients, Dr. Huey could be found cheering on the San Antonio Spurs at a basketball game or wearing his favorite burnt orange windbreaker at a University of Texas football game. Dr. Huey also loved to golf and, later in life, became an avid traveler. Dr. Huey and his wife of 30 years, Judy Huey, were lucky to have traveled to numerous countries before his illness. After retiring in 2017, Dr. Huey occupied his newfound free time by taking up painting, golfing, and reading his favorite genre of books: spy thrillers. He also volunteered as a Docent at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, where he gave tours to children, imparting his love of art on the next generation.

Dr. Huey is predeceased by his brother, Dr. Rodney Leigh Huey, and his sister, Gail Baldoni. He is survived by his wife, Judy; his daughter, Christina Eckert and her husband, Bryan; his son, Richard Huey; his stepdaughters Vicki Guel and Sarah Seay and their husbands, Gabe and Corey; his stepson, Jeff Mueller and his wife, Maureen; his sister-in-law, Linda Huey; his nephew, Dr. Ryan Huey and his wife Regan; and 12 grandchildren and two grandnephews: Avery, Gillian, Sophia, Hendrix, Payton, Sydney, Benjamin, Jaxon, Sawyer, Carter, Sloane, Jack, Camden, and Cooper.

Dr. Huey’s family would like to thank Ron, Ging, and staff at the Carehouse of the Yellow Rose and Hope Hospice for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart and Stroke Association at www.heart.org, Lewy Body Dementia Association at www.lbda.org, or a charity of your choice.L

Arrangements were under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. For more information and to sign the online registry, please visit thomasonfuneralhome.com.