Harold E. Huffaker

HUFFAKER, HAROLD E. - age 83, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Mercy Residential Hospice. During his lifetime, he lived in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. He had many special friends including, Paul Kelly, Tom Watts, Tip Barnes, Herbert Riley, and Lester Levin. He was a member of Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church, retired from TVA after 35 years of service, a US Army veteran of World War II, and preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Nell Huffaker; son, Ray Riley; and brothers, Don and Eddie Huffaker. He was Scoutmaster of Troop #49 at Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church for many years, and he hiked and camped on rough trails all over the southeastern states. Over 400 boys passed through his troop during that time. Survivors: wife, Joanne Riley Huffaker; son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Donna Riley; daughter-in-law, Kathy Riley; grandchildren, Chad and Andy Riley, Kim and Barry Busler, Jennifer and Lance DePew; great-granddaughter, Kathryn Busler; sister-in-law, Nadine Yancy; niece, Deanna Wilson; and nephew, Ronnie Huffaker. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Emerald Youth Foundation, 1718 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. A funeral service will be held 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Jim Bales and Reverend Robert H. Bean officiating. The family and friends will meet 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Stevens Mortuary and go in procession to Lynnhurst Cemetery for a graveside service and interment at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at North Broadway. Mr. Huffaker's guest book is available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com.