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Tim Huffstetler Obituary
He was born May 30, 1946 in Gaston County.
Tim was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and attended Olney Presbyterian Church. Tim was an avid out-doorsman who loved gardening, trips to the beach and mountains. He loved his dogs and music. Most of all he loved and cherished his family and
friends. Tim retired from SKF Company after many years of service.
He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Thomas Huffstetler and a brother Dan Huffstetler. Tim is survived by his mother, Alamae Ballard Huffstetler; daughter, Amy H. Groves and husband, Harry B. Groves III and grandson, Clay, Danny and Lori Huffstetler, David and Lisa Lawson; his wife, Glennie Fowler Huffstetler and many other family members and loved ones.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Olney Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Libby Sigmon and Scott Huffstetler officiating.
Family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall.
Interment will be in the church cemetery at a later date.
In memory of Tim, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. 1300 Baxter Street, Char-lotte, NC 28204 or www.diabetes.org/donate.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704 864-5144 is serving the family.
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tim Huffstetler
Roland Robinson
May 26, 2015
Will miss Tim He will live on in my memory.
Roland Otte
May 23, 2015
My sincere condolences to Tim's immediate and extended family and friends. He will be missed. Tim was one of my room mates while stationed at Anderson AFB in Guam in 1968/69. We had quite a few laughs and good times together .
I wish him peace for all eternity.
Terry Robinson
May 22, 2015
So sorry to hear of Tim's accident and passing. He was a great guy and I am so very sorry . Please know that you are in my prayers.
Ken McFarlane
May 21, 2015
I will miss you Tim here on the mountain...So very sorry I could not help you my dear friend. Know that Regan tried to get everyones attention...He stayed by your side until help was there.I will miss you. Rest in Peace forever
May 20, 2015
Tim brought joy and laughter wherever he went. May God touch you all with wonderful memories, peace and comfort.
Don and Theresa Tate
Bob Corley
May 20, 2015
Tim was a valued colleague, and I also thought of him as a valued friend. He was one of my favorite people. I pray for Tim's journey to be with the Lord, and for comfort for those who mourn him.
Jessica Cochran
May 20, 2015
This breaks my heart. I love him. Will be praying for the family.
Paul Senez
May 20, 2015
So sorry about Tim, we had many laughs and good times while roomates,stationed at Anderson AFB in Guam. My condolences, he will be missed
Allie Pickett and Pat Christenbury
May 20, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Dayle & Charlene Guffey
May 19, 2015
We just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. May the Lord bring you much comfort during this time.
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