HUNTSMAN, James W. -Of Malden and formerly a longtime Everett resident, passed away at the Whidden Hospital on December 28 ^th , 2021, at 74 years. Born in Ohio he was the beloved husband of Donna L. (Reed) Huntsman. Loving father of Jamey Huntsman, Todd Huntsman, and Kristin (Huntsman) Ritchie all of Everett. Cherished grandfather of Kayla, Nicholas, Jace, Kyle, Hailee, Jenna, Riley, Colby, and Sara. Jim was a US Navy Vietnam War veteran. He later retired as a sheet metal foreman. He loved traveling and camping with his family.  He was also an all-around handyman who was constantly repairing things for anyone in need. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, on Monday, January 3 ^rd , 2022. from 10 am to 12 noon, followed by a funeral in the funeral home at 12 noon. Services with military honors will conclude at Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jim's name to the charity of your choice. In accordance to the Covid prevention protocol masks are required in the funeral home for all those who are not fully vaccinated.