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Mike Huss Obituary

CRAMERTON - George Michael "Mike" Huss, 71 passed away peacefully on March 15, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in the loving care of hospice.

He was born in Gaston County, to the late George Brice Huss, Jr., and Mickie Thomas Huss.

Mike retired from Freightliner with over 30 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Delores Hardin Huss; his children Lisa Laib, Jennifer Chandler, Somer Lawrence (Mike), Kelli Huss(Joe Touvell); stepdaughter Niki Knight (Wayne) stepson, Mike Owens; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister, Candace Hulsey and brother, Joe S. Huss and a niece Amy Pittinaro and his mother-in-law, Lillian Carpenter.

The family will receive friends from 3 until 4 p.m. Sunday, March 19 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service at 4 p.m. in the Chapel Interment will be private.

Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, c/o Robin Johnson House, Post Office Box 3984, Gastonia, NC.

28054 or Cancer Services of Gaston County, 306 S Columbia Street, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 704-864-5144, is serving the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2017.

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Anthony Cloninger

March 11, 2022

Mitch West is with you now and one so shall I.

Anthony Cloninger

March 11, 2021

You are still greatly missed old friend

Anthony Cloninger

March 11, 2019

I think about you every day and I know one day we will be playing golf again friend.

Kelli Huss

March 19, 2017

My favorite person in the whole world. I'm going to miss you so much. I'm so lucky you were my daddy. I couldn't have asked for a better father. I will love you always.

March 18, 2017

Praying for Dee, Candy, and family during this time of loss. Mike was always a special cousin to me. Will miss him even though I didn't get to see him often. Glad he is resting peacefully with our Lord. Kay Mitchell

Linda Starnes, Cappetta

March 18, 2017

Rest in peace.

March 18, 2017

Dee, Candy and family, I am so sorry for your loss-taken from you all much too soon. Find comfort that he is at peace now and no no longer suffering. Love to you all, Nan (Rhodes) Barfield

Lanny Rhodes

March 18, 2017

A great man! We will miss you, cuz. Sorry I cannot be there Sunday. but my prayers are with all the family and my heart rests with you, my friend. Lanny

Kay Rowland

March 18, 2017

Dee, Jennifer, Lisa and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. The short time I was around him, he was such a wonderful person. I know that he will be missed. Praying for all of you through this difficult time.

Lisa Laib

March 18, 2017

Well Dad you always said You liked the sunsets and I know that is where I will see you next! I love you man I will be fine and the girls will be also fine! hour 1st born Lisa

jerri barnes snyder

March 18, 2017

Rip my friend you was always a good man I will miss you

Patrick and Diana Dyer

March 17, 2017

Prayers for Dee and the family. So sorry for your pain and for your loss.

Oque Boyce

March 17, 2017

Mike will be truly be missed among his friends and coworkers at Freightliner. I had a lot of respect for him and we always shared a lot of laughs. I will keep the family in my prayers.

Bobby Soles

March 17, 2017

Mike Huss was someone if you first met him or had known for years, you could tell he was a friend. Never a dull moment. Rest in peace.

Somer Lawrence

March 17, 2017

My precious daddy. I miss you so much and can't believe you are gone. I love you forever.

larry beattie

March 17, 2017

your work on earth is done.rest in peace.god bless

Jennifer Chandler

March 17, 2017

Dad, you are forever in our hearts. You were a such a great man, a piece of YOU in reflected in each of us, "Your Girls". Therefore, as long as we live.. we have you! We miss you already but are relieved that your pain is now gone. I loved you more than you ever knew. ~Jenny

Anthony Cloninger

March 17, 2017

I will miss an old and dear friend that I have none for many years. Don't worry Dee he is with the lord now. Anthony

Dianne Shepherd

March 17, 2017

Miss you mike Rest In Peace

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