David Ernest Huggins

David Ernest Huggins obituary

David Ernest Huggins

David Huggins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium on Nov. 17, 2025.

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David Ernest Huggins, 74, husband of Sharon Duby Huggins, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey.

Born September 7, 1951, in Sumter, he was the son of the late Ernest Christopher Huggins and the late Cora Belle Ellis Huggins. David was a member of Alice Drive Baptist Church where he served as a former Deacon. He retired from Thompson Construction after 17 years of service. He was an avid golfer.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, and a son, Robert Huggins.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Newman.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alice Drive Baptist Church Missions Fund, 1305 Loring Mill Rd., Sumter, SC 29150.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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