Herman Milton Huffman

Milton is survived by his wife, Libby Cope, to whom he was married for 22+ years. His children are Jane-Ellen Huffman, Liz Ann Laub and husband Chad, Susan Murray Hext and husband Jeff, and Milton Huffman, Jr. His step children are Beth Shook and husband Garry, and Andrew Dockery. His grandchildren are Ashton and Colton Laub, Zachary, Duke and Georgia Hext, and Madison and Teddy Shook.

Milton was the last surviving child of 10 children born to James and Agnes Huffman from Hildebran, NC. After graduating from Mars Hill and Lenior-Rhyne Colleges, Milton joined the US Navy where he flew supply planes during the Korean War. Following his enlistment in the Navy, Milton joined Delta Air Lines where he flew for 26 years retiring as Captain. As an active member of the community, Milton touched many lives through his various charitable endeavors. He spent his free time tending the family farms, raising cattle, hunting and fishing. Milton had a passion for cooking and eating and spending time with family and friends. Milton will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Marion.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 968, Marion, NC 28752.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com.