Carol Dean Huffman

Hickory- Carol Dean Huffman, 84 of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Carolina Caring surrounded by his family.

Born on August 14, 1935 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late John L. Huffman and Edna Winkler Huffman. He retired from the Hickory Post Office after 38 years of dedicated service. He served in the US Air Force as an Airman 1st Class Air Police.

In addition to his parents, Carol was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Jay Huffman, Frances Huffman, Glenn Huffman and infant brother, Bobby Huffman; 2 sisters, Norma Whisnant, Rachel Mays.

Survivors include, his wife of 37 years Sherry Davis Huffman; 3 sons, Casey Huffman and wife Kerri, Rick Huffman and wife Teresa, Jeff Huffman and wife Bobbi and stepson, Scott Pope and wife Courtney; 7 grandchildren, Kourtney, Justin, Kadie, Cody, Caitlin, August and Anderson; 2 great grandsons, Warren and Dean.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Catawba Memorial Park with Pastor Roy Miller officiating.

The family will receive friends prior to the service at Catawba Funeral Home from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Carolina Caring at 3975 Robinson Rd. Newton, NC 28658 or Highland United Methodist Church at 1020 12th St Pl NE, Hickory, NC 28601.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Huffman family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.