Hugh White Huff Jr.

Hugh White Huff Jr., fondly referred to as H.W., 82, of Pulaski, died Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2008, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 5, 1926, in Bristol, and was grandson of the late George Cannady and Blanch Vinyard Huff, Walton Willis and Lena Davis Lockett; son of the late Hugh White Huff Sr. and Kathryn Lockett Huff. The life he lived was a reflection of his love and devotion to his family, community and country. H.W. served in the United States Army, 376th Airborne 82NO Division, and was a paratrooper in Europe during World War II. Many would say he was a philanthropist, sharing his blessings with many causes. He was Founder and General Partner of the Downtown East Development and Chairman of the Board of Bond Cote of Virginia. H.W. was President of Huff Coal and Oil Company and Chairman of the Board of Huff Petroleum, in Pulaski. He served on the Board of Pulaski, Bristol, and Roanoke Banks of Virginia. He served as the Chairman of Finance, Trustee, and Board of Stewards of the First United Methodist Church, Pulaski, and served as Chairman of the Pulaski Public Service Authority. In addition, H.W. served on the board of the New River Airport Commission. He was a Charter and Former Member of the Pulaski Jaycees, Coffee and Elks Club. H.W. was a Harris Fellow and continuous oldest Member of Pulaski Rotary Club and the Pulaski American Legion. He served on the Pulaski Merchants Council, and was a member of the Pulaski Science Club. In addition, he served on the Board of Trustees of the New River Community College Foundation and established the Ann F. Huff Book Fund which will provide books for students for generations to come. H.W. was awarded Business Executive of the Year by the Pulaski Chamber of Commerce (1983), and has received New River Community College's highest award, the Friendship Award.

H.W. is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Ann Foster Huff, of 61 years; son, Hugh White Huff III and his wife, Sheryl Richardson Huff, of Salem; and daughter, Sarah Ann Huff, of Columbus, North Carolina; granddaughters, Lindsay Huff Fedok and her husband, Jason, of Alexandria, Lauren Huff Bullen and her husband, Charles, of Roanoke; and grandson, Hugh White Huff IV (Chip), of Roanoke; sister, Sara Huff Tuck and her husband, Dr. Kenneth Tuck, of Roanoke; brother, Walton Lockett Huff and wife, Mary Churchill Huff, of Houston, Texas; great-grandson, Ryan Edward Fedok, of Alexandria; and sister-in-law, Joy Foster, of Christiansburg. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

His family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of Pulaski Community Hospital and Roanoke Memorial Hospital, 10 Mountain ICU, who gave so much kindness in his care.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life Sunday, December 7, 2008, at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 301 Jefferson Ave. N., Pulaski. Graveside services will take place Monday, December 8, 2008, at 12 p.m. at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave. SW, Roanoke, Virginia, with the Rev. Hugh Kilgore officiating and assistance from family friends, the Rev. Norman Wilhoit and the Rev. Leroy Henry. Friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the New River Community College Scholarship Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.
This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.