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John Huggins Obituary

John William Huggins COLUMBIA - John William Huggins was born November 3, 1962 in Columbia SC to George E. Huggins Sr. and Farris K. Huggins, and died November 15, 2019 in Fairfield County, SC. He graduated from Spring Valley High School and Midlands Technical College in Columbia SC. He served in the US Navy in Norfolk VA and Charleston SC. He was a respiratory therapist for 30+ years, working in Atlanta GA and then in the Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric units at Palmetto Richland Hospital (now Prisma Health) in Columbia SC for 21 years, where he touched the lives of so many children and their families. In recent years he worked in home respiratory care with Achieve Medical Equipment and then Lincare. John was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by his three children, who were the joys of his life: Kira Wootson of Dallas TX, Collin Engom of Columbia SC, and Zachary Huggins of Dekalb IL. He is also survived by his siblings: George Huggins Jr. (Deborah, Jeremy and Allison) of Mt. Pleasant SC, Heidi Huggins (Thom Orton) of Columbia SC, Rodney Huggins (Gage and Zoey) of Edisto Island SC, Chris Huggins of Columbia SC, and Tracy Jones (Eddie, Farris and Ellen) of Columbia SC, as well as his girlfriend, Cheryl Felton, and his best friend, Cayce Hendrix, both of Columbia SC. John loved all animals (Molly the mutt dog, Obama the cat, Blaise the Chihuahua, and the three new kitties he took in recently) and he loved being outdoors, especially fishing in the river with his friends, shrimping in the tidal creeks with his brothers, riding his bike and making everyone's yard look great. Mostly he loved people. His intellect, empathy, dashing good looks and charm won everyone over. He is greatly missed, but will live forever in our hearts and in the many memories and stories of him we share with each other. Gifts in memory of John may be made at PetsInc.org or CoastalConservationLeague.org

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Published by The State on Nov. 24, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for John Huggins

21 Entries

Lee Pitzer Rutledge

October 25, 2025

To my friend Chris Huggins and all your family, I am so sorry to learn of this loss. Your brother John was one of the nicest people I've ever known. He will be missed. My heart felt condolences to you all.

Mike Corbett

December 10, 2019

Best of friends. Rest in peace. I'll miss you.

Mylissa Dawn Day

November 30, 2019

John was a kind, gentle & caring soul. He will contiunue to live through all of his family (especially his children), coworkers and friends.
The years we worked together in Children's Respiratory gave me many good memories of John keeping him alive in my memories and heart.
I will never forget that day several years after my last day at the Hospital when I ran into John in a store, as we did periodically, he asked about my elderly Grandma whom he had helped with maintaining her yard several times on his days off, and when I told him she had passed away his reply was a friend's empathetic sadness and a great big hug saying "She was so sweet and I know you'll miss her!". That was the John I knew, even when sitting together for my help with his charting - which usually ending with laughter at ourselves or funny stories of his kids or my son.
You will be missed and remembered sweet man!

Patrick McGhee

November 30, 2019

I am honored to say that I know John as an caring professional at work and as a dear friend. His outgoing fun loving personality will be greatly missed pool side, in the kitchen , fishing, boating, watching college football, and during vacation trips. Gods speed sir. May peace and comfort come to your family.

Bryan Brooks

November 29, 2019

I met John many years ago at Terry's Tackle shop and instantly became friends. John had a really outgoing personality. Made friends everywhere he went. Thank you John for teaching me so much about fishing and friendship. I was so sadden to hear this news. God Bless his Family and friends. Tears

Nancy, David, Betsy and Kelsey Eargle

November 27, 2019

We were saddened beyond words to learn about John and offer a prayer that your family in the midst of its grief, will find peace, strength and comfort in the presence of the Lord, and know with certainty that John, through the Mercy of God, Rests in Heavenly Peace.
Embracing each of you with our Love.

`Al & Gloria Felton

November 26, 2019

No words can describe how sorry to hear about John. We will always remember the good times, his company, humor, and his cooking. We hope the family, Cheryl, and friends will come to peace with his passing. We loved him too.

Janice Coker

November 25, 2019

Deepest condolences and prayers for John's family and friends, especially cayce and Cheryl. I pray everyday slowly sees progress toward your healing.

Janice Coker

November 25, 2019

John, I know this sounds like the same old stuff that people say but I truly feel very sad about your pain and suffering .. but I also feel good because those are not with you anymore.... they are no more. You are in God's heavenly grace and he will always be there for you. You will realize this and be happier than you have ever experienced on this earth. I loved and miss you so very much.

Anne McCue

November 25, 2019

George, Heidi, Rodney, Chris and Tracy my heart is broken by the news of John's passing. My sincere condolences and prayers for peace and comfort to you all and your families.

Warmly,
Anne

SUSAN LIVINGSTON

November 25, 2019

John will always hold a special place in our hearts. He will truly be missed.

Cayce Hendrix

November 25, 2019

John was the definition of "care giving" in his professional life, through his friendships and through his many random acts of kindness. He saved and touched many lives as a respiratory therapist. He will greatly missed and my thoughts are with his family, his 3 children Kira, Collin and Zachary, as well as his girlfriend Cheryl. I will miss my buddy more than words can express.

Joel Aaron

November 25, 2019

This is a shock. I had not seen John in many years but appreciated the great care he gave to my son at Palmetto Richland. I have many great memories of John as well as the entire Huggins family and our younger days in Spring Valley. John was a great guy. Prayers to the family and saddened to learn of this loss.

Michelle Eaton ( Corbett )

November 25, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Cheryl, as well as his family and friends.

Misty Youmans

November 24, 2019

I am honored to have known John and be able to call him a friend!
You were truly a Prince of a Person.

Please accept my sincere condolences.

Robert Scott Jr

November 24, 2019

John Huggins was like a little brother to my husband Robert Scott Jr. Of whom he had met while working at Dixie Electronics over 30 yrs ago. John attended our wedding and was WELL LOVED by our our friends and family. He spent lots of time with us and became apart of our family. We LOVED him and we are DEEPLY SADDENED by his passing. We will keep you all lifted up in our prayers as you go through this DIFFICULT time. PLEASE know that you are not alone. MISSING HIM DEEPLY, ROBERT AND ANGELA SCOTT

Stacy Green

November 24, 2019

So very sorry for your family's loss. Prayers for His peace during this difficult time.

Charleen Blasingame

November 24, 2019

My dearest friend you are truly already missed. We have some stories you have taken with you and I will never forget "the one" that took us from 3am to 7am shift end!! I prayed for a different result when I got the first message, but to God be the glory the victory is won......rest on in heavenly peace my friend!!! Love Blas!

Valerie Truesdale

November 24, 2019

We are heartbroken to lose John but know he's in God's loving care. Prayers to all of you for strength and wonderful memories.
With great love, Cis and Phil

Taylor Duckworth

November 24, 2019

John thanks for the memories we had

Andy Wise

November 24, 2019

So sad to hear about John's passing. Over the years, I would often catch up with John in the cafeteria at Richland Memorial. He was always talking about his family and looking forward to fishing after work. I haven't seen him in the last few years, but I always enjoyed catching up with him. Such a great guy. He will he missed.

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