Charles Huffman's Obituary
Charles Eugene Huffman, husband, father, grandfather and proud military veteran, passed away at the age of 79 on Friday, September 3. Charlie was born in Newton, North Carolina. He attended Thomasville High School where his basketball talent earned him a scholarship to East Carolina University. Following graduation, he was commissioned into the Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. He moved to Memphis in 1964 to serve as an instructor of ROTC at the University of Memphis, where he earned a master’s degree in education. It was here he met his wife of 45 years, Peggy Walker Huffman. Charlie’s military career took them to the Philippines, Texas and Hawaii before they retired briefly back to Memphis, then to Ocala, Florida, where they lived for many years before returning to Memphis in 2006. Charlie, a member of the Church of the Holy Apostles in Collierville, had a deep and sincere faith in God and was a committed Christian. He had a lifelong love of sports and was an avid golfer. His sense of humor was a bright light to all who knew him, and he truly found joy in all aspects of life. He is survived by his wife and his three sons, John R. Huffman (Susan) of Piperton, Tennessee, Frederick F. “Fred” Huffman (Regina) of Ocala, Florida and James R. “Dick” Huffman (Catherine) of Memphis; his daughter, Elizabeth H. Smith of Goldsboro, North Carolina; four grandsons, Joel Huffman, John Walker Huffman, Will Huffman and Thomas Smith; and two granddaughters, Caldwell Huffman and Hannah Smith. Charlie also leaves three sisters, Dorothy Warfford, Lucille Grayson and Sue Everhart, and a brother, Edward Huffman, all of Thomasville, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles E. Huffman, Jr. Visitation will be at the Church of the Holy Apostles in Collierville on Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 am with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Church of the Holy Apostles in Collierville or the charity of the donor’s choice.
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