"There isn?t a day go by I don?t wish I could pick up the phone or stop in a talk. The world isn?t the same without. I walk around feeling like I lost my best friend?. "
In loving memory of
Robert P Huffmon
August 2, 1932 - August 28, 2020
Robert Huffmon age 88 of Washington passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Daviess Community Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Robert was born August 1, 1932 in Petersburg to Edward and Sarah (Frentress) Huffmon. He was in the US Army Korean War Veteran. He was awarded Korean Service Medal and Three Bronze Stars. Robert retired from the military and from Crane in 1989. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Washington VFW, Shriners of Evansville, Washington Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rites and Washington American Legion. Robert enjoyed watching and cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Robert is survived by his wife Evelyn (Nicholson) Huffmon who he married December 2, 1981; son Todd (Jessica) Huffmon of Odon; daughter Sheila (Steve) Menahhofer of Indianapolis; step sons, Marshall Ray Riggins of Pennsylvania and Michael Lee Riggins of Washington; two step daughters, Bonita Hartley of Washington and Donnettia Merkley of Jasper; sister Judy (Art) Wheatley of Indianapolis; five grandchildren Alisha, Trevor, Shayleigh, Lily and Parke; 12 step grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; 17 step great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Mary Huffmon; grandson, Ryan Cain; three brothers and a sister.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Ed Lee Mortuary North Chapel at 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Masonic Memorial Service at 6:30 pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at 11:00 am, September 2, 2020 at Ed Lee Mortuary North Chapel with Pastor Steve Sims officiating, with burial following in Sugarland Memory Gardens with Military graveside rights by the Washington American Legion and VFW.
Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com. All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee mortuary.
Tributes
"Bob Was a good guy. He was my Great Uncle and I met him later in his life. He was a easy going guy and very soft spoken. I?m privileged to have met him and got to get to know him. I didn?t get to meet his brothers Art and Lowell but glad I got some time with Bob. "
"There are absolutely no words to describe how great a man Bob was. He was one of the most humble, loving, and caring men I know. He was an amazing father, grandfather and husband. I am one of the lucky ones that got the privilege of having Bob in my life. I was only given two short years but the past two years this man had put so much trust in me and gave me so much love and support. We had so many heart to heart talks, visits and phone calls. I grew very fond of this man! He holds such a special place in my heart. I cant begin to describe what Bob means to me. I will forever be grateful for having the opportunity to have met him and be part of his life! "
"ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY"
"I m very sorry for your loss .... Bob was a good feller"
"I'm so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Bob was a great mentor to me in my teenage / young adult years as we worked together at the lumberyard. I will remember the many talks we had over the years and appreciated the valuable insight he always provided. He encouraged me to further my education & dream big which was invaluable advice for a young impressionable adult trying to determine their path into the real world. Bob was a great man & a great friend. RIP Bob. ~ Brock, Heidi, Lexi & Livi Haas"