OBITUARY
Tommy L. Huff
March 24, 1948 – August 30, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
McGilley & Frye Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Tommy L. Huff was born March 24, 1948 in Kearney Nebraska and passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home in Olathe, Kansas. He graduated from Crooked Oak High School in Del City, Oklahoma. Tom served in the United States Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from Jack Cooper Transport and enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing music and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also loved riding his motorcycle and being a member of the American Veterans Motorcycle Club.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Earl M. Huff, his Mother, Larita (Zimmerman) Kelsey and younger half-brother Ricky Stoppkotte. Tom is survived by his wife Rosa Elaine (Darling) Huff, married on September 8, 1970 and three children, Dorinda Lanier, Allan Lanier and Tammie (Huff) McElroy and Timothy McElroy. In addition, 7 grandchildren, Mathew and Lindzey Ming, Alex, Jacob and Max McElroy, Bradley Lanier and Megan Clark; and 7 great-grandchildren. Tom is also survived by his brother Dennis and his wife Leora Huff of Abilene, TX, half-brother Randy along with his wife Bonnie Stoppkotte of Grand Island, NE; two half-sisters Rhonda Holt of Woodriver, NE and Lori Garrison along with her husband Tom of Wilmington, NC.
There will be a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 1pm – 3pm at the VFW Post 7397, 9550 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, Kansas. Tom will be laid to rest at the Leavenworth National Cemetary on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Veterans Community Project, 8900 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131. veteranscommunityproject.org
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FAMILY
- Earl M. Huff Father (deceased)
- Larita L. (Zimmerman) Kelsey Mother (deceased)
- Ricky Stoppkotte Younger Brother (deceased)
- Rosa Elaine (Darling) Huff Spouse
- Dorinda Lanier Daughter
- Allan Lanier Son
- Tammie (Huff) McElroy Daughter
- Timothy McElroy Son-in-law
- Matthew Ming Grandson
- Lindzey Ming Granddaughter
- Alex McElroy Grandson
- Jacob McElroy Grandson
- Max McElroy Grandson
- Bradley Lanier Grandson
- Megan Clark Granddaughter
- Dennis Huff Brother
- Leora Huff Sister-in-law
- Randy Stoppkotte Brother
- Bonnie Stoppkotte Sister-in-law
- Rhonda Holt Sister
- Lori Garrison Sister
- Tom Garrison Brother-in-law
- Tom is also survived by his seven great grandchildren.
DONATIONS
- Veteran's Community Project 8900 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64131
Past Services
Saturday,
September 14, 2019
Celebration Of Life
Monday,
September 16, 2019
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