Cedric Paul Huntley, a devoted husband, father, brother, son, and champion of his community, passed away on July 10, 2024, at the age of 65. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana on August 12, 1958, Cedric was the middle child of Edward and Theresa Huntley. His family relocated to Providence, Rhode Island when he was seven, instilling in him the values of integrity, education, hard work, and community service that would guide his life's work.

A star basketball player at LaSalle Academy, Cedric's passion for mentoring youth began at the Roger Williams Day Care Summer Camp in 1976. This sparked his lifelong commitment to helping others achieve their dreams through quality education and opportunities. He went on to attend Rhode Island Junior College (CCRI) and later earned his Master's in Education from Cambridge College.

Cedric's career was marked by dedicated service to his community. He worked in Rhode Island Governor Sundlun's Constituent Services, owned a small business, and served as Site Director of the South Providence Recreation Center and Director of Student Support Services at The MET School. Before retiring, he was the Executive Director of the Nonviolence Institute. Throughout his tenure, he built relationships with community leaders, government officials, and philanthropists to drive positive change.
Cedric served on several boards, including College Unbound, the MET School, Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission, Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence, LaSalle Academy Board of Trustees, Criminal Justice Policy Board, and the Providence Police Advisory Board. He promoted education, accountability, and hard work as the foundation of success, always leading with love, patience, and humility.

Cedric is survived by his loving wife, Anika Kimble-Huntley; stepchildren Ryan, Sean, Alexis, Stephon, Dale, and daughter Tyler; step grandchildren Tyree, Dale, Keean, and Avery; mother, Theresa Jackson and stepfather Eric Jackson; sisters, Phyllis Huntley Evans, Angela Huntley, Regina Huntley; brother, Christopher (JoAnn) Huntley; nephew, Jeffrey (Chevon) Huntley; nieces Ashley (Kyle Smith) Huntley, Denille (Michelle) Huntley-Gray, Lindsey Evans (fiancé Keeara); and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Huntley.

Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 4PM to 7PM at Keefe Funeral Home in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Memorial Services will follow on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 3PM to 5:30PM at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, Rhode Island.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nonviolence Institute, Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence or the Met School in Providence, in Cedric’s name, to reinforce Cedric's commitment to community empowerment and youth development.
Cedric's legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the continued work of building a more just and equitable community for all.