William "Bill" Berlie Huffman

William “Bill” Berlie Huffman, age 82, of McDowell, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at his home.

He was born June 10, 1943 in McDowell, a son of the late William Rankin and Alma Virginia (Bodkin) Huffman.

On December 4, 1964, he married Maxine Jamison, who predeceased him in death March 1, 2014.

A community pillar, Bill was a charter member of the McDowell Volunteer Fire Department, and started the department’s Maple Festival fundraiser, their “famous sought-after chicken.” Additionally, he was a former Past President and member of the Stonewall Ruritan Club, as well as the Highland County Fair Association. Bill had worked as a surveyor for Virginia Department of Transportation, and worked at Smith Transfer Company before being elected as the treasurer of Highland County in 1972. Bill was re-elected for seven additional terms, officially retiring in 2003. In his retirement, he enjoyed keeping an eye on his cattle and feeding his many cats. However, Bill’s favorite hobby, was simply “his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.” Above all, Bill will be remembered for his down-to-earth personality, his willingness to help anyone, and his infectious smile.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a brother, James H. Huffman; and a sister, Barbara Braden.

He is survived by his children, Teresa Lynn Gwin and companion, Bill Will of Blue Grass, Michael Jamison and wife, Lisa of Moyers, WV, Billy D. Campbell of Radcliff, KY and Debra J. Young of Cloverport, KY; “special daughter,” Lois White of Monterey; sister, Joy Daggy and husband, Tom of Mount Solon; grandsons, Jonathan Gwin and Ashley of Warm Springs, Shaun Gwin of McDowell, Josh Gwin and Hannah of McDowell, Cody and Chris Campbell of Elizabethtown, KY and Steven and Aaron Young of Cloverport, KY; as well as 10 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2025 at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell with Rev. Kathryn A. Hull officiating. Burial will follow in McKendree Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John and Jack Bodkin, Steve White, Craig Smith, Steven Dickey, and Rodney Via.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bill’s grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Sunday, September 7 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to McKendree Cemetery, c/o Sandy Botkin, 215 Doe Hill Road, McDowell, Va. 24465.