John R. "Butch" Huff

JOHN "BUTCH" R. HUFF, 78, of Smithton, Illinois, passed away at 3:12 pm, Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born to the late John M. and Fannie E. (nee Haeffner) Huff on September 19, 1946, in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Butch married Carolyn D. Collins on March 14, 1968, at Edgemont Bible Church, Belleville, Illinois; she preceded him in death on July 10, 2015.
He worked as a mail carrier for the United States Post Service for 34 years and served as President of NALC Branch #155 for over 20 years.
Butch was a member of St. Matthew Church, Belleville, Illinois. He started the Belleville NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and was also the Labor Man of the Year in 1996.
He was a Vietnam Navy Veteran.
Survivors:
3 Children:
John E. Huff Belleville, IL
Theresa Scully (David Goring) Smithton, IL
Jenny (Rich) Kehrer Smithton, IL
1 Brother:
Bill Huff Mascoutah, IL
5 Grandchildren:
Louis Kehrer, Kris Scully, Peyton Kehrer, Ava Scully, and Vivian Kehrer
1 Nephew:
Billy (Amy) Huff Collinsville, IL
1 Niece:
Julie (Matt) Meinert Florissant, MO
Several Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in death by: Wife, Parents, and Sister-in-law – Patricia "Pat" Huff
Funeral Service:
7:00 pm, Thursday, March 27, 2025
St. Matthew Church
1200 Moreland Drive, Belleville, IL 62223
Officiating:
Rev. Bob Swickard
Visitation:
Thursday – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
St. Matthew Church, Belleville, Illinois
Memorials:
Tunnels to Towers Foundation
St. Jude’s Research Children's Hospital
St. Matthew's Missions Fund
Butch and Carol will be inurned together at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri at a later date.