Milton Huffman

Milton Huffman MARION Milton Huffman, 83, of Marion, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Milton is survived by his wife, Libby Cope, to whom he was married for more than 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 stepchildren 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. After graduating from Mars Hill and Lenoir-Rhyne Colleges, Milton joined the U.S. 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 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 968, Marion, NC 28752. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.kirkseyfh marion.com.