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1929
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2010
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Merlin Huff Obituary
Mr. Huff was born in 1929 in New Columbia, PA, the son of the late Benjamin and Ethel Huff. He was Vice President of Engineering for Lear/Automotive Industries until his retirement in 1992. He also served in the U.S. Army.
He married Carol Roose Huff on November 28, 1964 in Michigan.
Surviving with his wife are five daughters, Donna Young and her husband, Rod, of North Liberty, Iowa, Jan Ricketts and her husband, Carlton, of Winchester, Virginia, Kim Powers and her husband, Mike, of Dover, Pennsylvania, Mary Nielsen and her husband, Brent, of Winchester, and Jen Scannell and her husband, Dan, of Burlington, Massachusetts; thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by his faithful companions, his dog, Chrissy and cat, E.T. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Pauline Hastings, and two brothers, Harold Huff and William Huff.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be private.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00–2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 3023/809 Greenwood Rd., Winchester, VA 22602 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.
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Memories and Condolences
for Merlin Huff
Cindy Roach
November 10, 2010
Jan & Carlton
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I feel that I am a better person for having known your dad. Cindy R
Scott George
November 9, 2010
Merl was a great man and will be missed.
Condolences to the family.
Diana Hammond
November 9, 2010
Jen,
Our condolences to you and your family.
Another Angel to watch over us.
Love Diana, Bob, Bill,Steph, Nicole and Marc
Helena McCarthy
November 8, 2010
So sorry Jen.
Jodi Truax
November 8, 2010
Jan and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in knowing that your Dad is finally at peace.
November 8, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Brenda Beeler
November 8, 2010
Merl was such a wonderful man. He always knew how to make me laugh. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Missy Spiker-Neal
November 8, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Ray Steinly
November 7, 2010
To Carol and to Merl's family.
We are saddened to hear of Merl's passing and wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies. Merl was an exceptional individual who was loved and respected by everyone who ever met him. We felt blessed just to call him our friend. Merl hired me at Automotive Industries and it turned out to be a life-changing moment for me. I will always be thankful to Merl for allowing me to become part of his life and for showing me the ropes in the automotive business. He was one-of-a-kind and knew how to motivate everyone to give their best. We will miss him dearly.
May he rest in peace and may God bless all of you.
Ray and Ila Steinly
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