Gerald Edward Huffman, 77, of Connelly Springs went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Born in Burke County, NC on January 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Samuel Huffman and Ruby McNeely Huffman. Gerald was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he was an inactive deacon. He attended NADC and worked for R R Donnelly and Sons as a machinist. Gerald was a volunteer fireman for George Hildebran Fire Department for 24 years. He enjoyed gardening and was known for his beautiful flowers and tomatoes.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Gerald is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judie Huffman; son, Paul Huffman (Christy); granddaughter, Kristen Leigh Huffman (fiancé, Tom Sitlington); great-grandsons, William Samuel Bell and Lucas Kyle Franklin; brother, Larry Huffman (Dorothy); sisters, Hazel Williams (Donald), Barbara Garren (Richard), and Mary Jo Minton (Gary); and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Services for Mr. Huffman will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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My condolences for the loss of a family member. Samuel was my grandma Anna Huffman little brother. Would love to connect with more family. We did get to meet great aunt Pearls daughters this last Sunday. I live in Washington state will be in morganton till Tuesday. Thanks for reading this