Ronald Robert Huffman

Ronald Robert Huffman, 75, of Morganton, NC, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. He was born on May 4, 1943 in Burke County to the late Clata Huffman and Addie Mae Mabe Huffman. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Ronald was former Assistant Chief of Enola Fire Department and was on the Board of Directors. He loved hunting, fishing, spending time in the South Mountains and was an avid Carolina fan. He served in the NC National Guard for six years.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Huffman; granddaughter, Prestynn Brooke Huffman; brothers-in-law, Burl Long and Rev. Boyce Bradshaw.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nanette Cobb Huffman of the home; sons, Todd Huffman (Susan), Charlie Huffman (Naomi), all of Morganton; daughter, Rhonda Smith (Tim) of Morganton; sisters, Nadene Long of Glen Alpine and Doris Bradshaw of Morganton; grandchildren, Krislyn Cheek (Stephen), Clayton Huffman, Morgan Smith, Landon Huffman, Mitchell Huffman; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Eli Cheek.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00pm Monday, April 29, 2019 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. The funeral will be at 2:00pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Denton and Rev. Dr. Larry Cline officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the North Carolina National Guard and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.