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Gerald E. Huffman

Gerald Eugene Huffman, 86, of Grovetown, GA, and having ties to Huntington, IN, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at his home following six months of illness.

Mr. Huffman graduated from Marion High School in 1949. He retired in 2006 from United Technologies in Huntington as a supervisor for 15 years. He also worked at Triad-Utrad for 25 years, where his last position was plant manager.  

He was born Nov. 30, 1930, in Dayton, OH, to Ralph and Hazel Witter Huffman. He married Karolyn J. Graff on May 25, 1951 in Marion, and she preceded him in death.

Survivors include a son, Gerry L. (Donna) Huffman, of Avon; a daughter, Carol D. Edwards, of Grovetown, GA; four grandchildren, Bradley (Justine) Edwards, of Pooler, GA; Adam (Christen) Edwards, of Grovetown, GA; and Stefanie Huffman and Brittney (Jeff) Tedder, both of Indianapolis; and three great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Jan. 21, 2017, in Grovetown, GA, at the Grovetown United Methodist Church, with Rev. Sandy Heslop officiating.  A second memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Brethren, 306 E. Washington St., Huntington. Burial will be at Grant Memorial Cemetery in Marion.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.