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Charles Huffman Obituary

HUFFMAN, JR., CHARLES O., 92, of Sanford, passed away Wed, May 18, 2011 in Lake Mary, FL. Charles was born in Muncie, IN on Nov 7, 1918, the son of the late Charles O. and Ruth Huffman. He moved to Sanford in July 1969 from Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by his wife, Wannie Huffman; children Brian Huffman and Mary Poore; grandchildren Daniel (Mary Colleen), Chris, Brian Jr., Beth, and Beverly; great-grandchildren Daniel Jr., Layla, and Will; sister Mary Jean Petranoff and her three children. The Family will receive friends on Mon. evening May 23, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brisson Funeral Home at 710 Lexington Green Lane in Sanford. A service will be held Tues., May 24, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church 499 N. Country Club RD, Lake Mary. The burial will be at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on May 22, 2011.

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Bob Blue

July 13, 2011

Another Acacia fraternity brother moves on to be celebrated for a life that exemplified everything we stand for. Chuck was a great mentor to me as a freshman and pledge.
Purdue Acacia 43'

May 26, 2011

Wannie - you are in our thoughts and prayers. Chuck will be missed by many. We never think of Chuck without thinking of his love for others and our close association w/him at Grace UM Church in Lake Mary, FL.
Jim & Chris Conner

Marcia and Gary Cauble

May 22, 2011

Wannie - you are in our thoughts and prayers. Chuck will be missed by many. We never think of Chuck with thinking of his beloved Purdue.

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