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Donald Huffman Obituary

Donald Wade Huffman, of Boones Mill, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009. Graveside service 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2009, Franklin Memorial Park. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 21, 2009.

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helen ledford

January 27, 2009

My prayers are with you all, though I did not know Mr, Huffman. I work with Donna at Oak Ridge School. So sorry for the loss of your husband and dad.

Jeff Adkins

January 23, 2009

Ruby, Suzanne, Donna & Family,

Although it has been awhile since I have seen you, family is family, and Jennifer, Madeline, Sophia and I share in your loss. Don and you all are in my thoughts and prayers. The many gifts in life we are bestowed are to be cherished and remembered, and so we shall, forever.

Raymond Altizer

January 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

larry demarco

January 21, 2009

Im very sorry for don, and for your family.you are in our prayers

Faye Carney

January 20, 2009

Mrs. Ruby, Donna, and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you, tonight and in the days ahead. I wish I could be there with you all but there are too many miles between you and I, so I will Keep You in my thoughts and Prayers. Your brother is a very dear and precious friend to me. I thank GOD For Joe each and every day.
I will keep each and every one of you in my thoughts as well as my prayers in the days ahead.

Yours in Christ,

Suzanne Blackburn

January 20, 2009

Ruby, Suzanne, Donna & Family;
I am so sad to hear about
Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. He was such a kind and gentle man. We are here if you need us. Our Love to you all!
Suzanne Blackburn, Krystin & Parris

Home Shopping Network

January 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
We hated to hear about Mr. Huffman.
He was a great man.

Home Shopping Network Piney Flats, TN

Marilynn Duncan

January 20, 2009

We will miss talking to Don. He has always been a very pleasant driver to talk you. We are saddened by this news. God Bless his family and friends.
On behalf of Team Logistics,
Marilynn, Mary, John, Amy, Traci and Tammy

Keith(Panhead) & Vickie Atkins

January 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family from a fellow driver of Lawson.

Jean Frangowlakis

January 20, 2009

Ruby, Donna, Suzanne and family,

We can't find the words to say how saddened we are by Don's passing. We will not forget his gentle spirit. And who will go to the races with Dad now?

Love Jean, Mitch, Elizabeth and family

Eldon & Pat Strike

January 20, 2009

Ruby, Suzanne, & Family
This has just broken our hearts. Living next door and Eldon driving has just devastated us. Don was a good neighbor and we will sadly missed him. Ruby, I'm just next door for you! We will remember all of you in our prayers and Love.

a.c {teddibare} richardson

January 20, 2009

Deepest sympathy from a friend to a friend. You'll be missed.

Jessica Holland

January 20, 2009

Mr. Huffman was a driver the came to my place of employment. He was a great person I am saddened to hear the news.

We send our thoughs and prayers to his family and friends.

Linda and Ernie Chandler

January 20, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your Dad passing. Our prayers are with you all. I am Marie and Kirk Nelson's daughter Linda and Ernie Chandler
I know it is hard but the Lord will help you and your family get through this. We will pray for each other. My Dad passed away Sunday morning. May God comfort us all through this time.

Christy Bennett

January 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the Lord provide for you during this difficult time. Have faith.

Judy Hill

January 20, 2009

Knew Don by delivering paper on the 12-8 am shift at Donnelley. A wonderful person, enjoyed seeing him each morning. I will miss his smiling face but he can smile with the lord each day from now on.

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