Bobby "Tebo" Huffman

Houlka-Bobby Lane "Tebo" Huffman, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on June 17, 1942 in Chickasaw County to George Huffman and Willie Mae Harmon Huffman. He was a member of Houlka United Methodist Church.
Tebo married the love of his life, Nannie Lorene Gann, on January 27, 1961 and they had 65 wonderful years together. After his marriage, he became a resident of Houlka, where he spent the rest of his life. He retired from International Paper (previously Union Camp) as supervisor after over 42 years of service. He was a member of J.S. Cain Masonic Lodge in Houlka for over 50 years. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed many different outdoor activities. He loved hunting quail until they became sparse, then he hunted deer and ducks. He enjoyed crappie fishing and camping out, especially with his cousins and friends at Blue Bluff in Aberdeen. He also liked riding ATVs in Kilgore Hills. Tebo was also known all over Chickasaw County for his dancing skills.
Tebo's greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends. He had a deep love for his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by many and leaves behind many special memories to be cherished.
Southern Funeral Home of Houston is honored to serve the Huffman Family.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Houlka United Methodist Church. Officiating the services will be Bro. Brad Hodges, Bro. Joe Coggins, and Bro. David Blackwell. There will be no graveside services. He will be laid to rest in Macedonia Methodist Church Cemetery in Houston. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm until service time at 2:00 at the church.
Serving as pallbearers will be Lee Griffin, Brian Smith, Lane Huffman, Matt Huffman, Andrew Linley, Brian Gann, Kevin Burdine, and Chris Burdine. Honorary pallbearers are Brad Crowley, Steven Crowley, Bub Collums, David Huffman, Bobby Huffman, Jimmy Hufman, Mark Gann, Bart Gann, James Moore, Larry Moore and Bill Burdine.
Tebo leaves behind his wife, Lorene Gann Huffman of Houlka; his sons, Michael Lane Huffman (Pam) and Richard Huffman (Wendy) both of Houlka; his daughter, Lorrie Brown (Jackie) of Houlka; his sisters, Georgia Scott (Kenny), Gladys Smith (Roger), and Geneva Rogers (Carl), all of Houston; his grandchildren, Kayla Huffman, Lane Huffman (Ashlyn), Matthew Huffman (Shannon), Lacie Stewart, Karly Beth Linley (Andrew), and Kayden Leigh Huffman; his great-grandchildren, Braylee Beth Stewart, Scarlett Burnside and Grayson Huffman; his step-grandchildren, Greg Brown and Cory Brown; his step-great-grandchildren, Chris Brown, Taylor Brown, Alyssia Brown, Cooper Brown, Finley Kate Brown, and Walker Brown; a host of nieces and nephews, and his special work friends, Ricky Collums, Mickey Gill, Bob Mixon, John Robert Woodruff, and Sam Culpepper.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Willie Mae Huffman; his brother, Willie Gene Huffman; and his sisters, Mary Elizabeth Griffin and Ruby Lee Crowley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Houlka United Methodist Church.