Michael Craig Huitt

February 18, 1961 - August 12, 2017

Michael Craig Huitt, 56, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. He was born February 18, 1961 in Pratt to Ellis Webb and Betty Jeanne (Patterson) Huitt, Jr. He was raised on a farm south of Cullison. Michael graduated from Skyline High School in 1979. During high school he was active on the yearbook committee, STUCO, Band, photography and Student Newspaper and worked for the Pratt Tribune as a photo journalist. After high school He attended Kansas University to study Journalism. After college he then went to work for KAKE TV in Wichita as a photo journalist Mike was a natural. He understood composition, lighting, and editing and learned a lot working for KAKE. After working there for several years he landed a job in New York City for ABC News. He had a thirst for technology and worked in their satellite operations (ABSAT) and later was put in charge of the whole operation. He worked at ABC for 24 years until a massive cutback at the Network. Over the next years he Worked at PBS as operations manager in Washinton D.C. and several other international satellite companies in New York City. He also did some Fashion photography in New York and developed an impressive portfolio and showed real talent as a photographer. Michael is survived by his father, Ellis (Phyllis) Huitt of Pratt; sisters, Nancy Kingsley of Hutchinson and Linda Huitt of Longmont, Colorado; a nephew, Brad (Rebekah) Kingsley of Bentonville, Arkansas; an uncle, Curt Huitt of Pratt; several cousins; and numerous friends and colleagues. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Huitt; and grandparents, Clyde and Tora Patterson and Ellis and Hallie Huitt, Sr. Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Memorials may be made to Darrell Barton Foundation or Donor’s Choice in care of Larrison Mortuary.