Howard Edward Huffman

Born in Allegheny County, Virginia on March 24th, 1935, He was the son of Nellie Burdette, and Bert Huffman. Eddie grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia and graduated from Lane High School in 1955. In 1957 he served in the army for 2 years in Fayetteville, N.C.

His life work and talent was in Men’s fashion. From Charlottesville to Norfolk he raised the bar of style and sophistication in the men’s clothing business.

Starting in the 70’s at Ed Michtom’s in C-ville and lastly at Beecroft and Bull, ltd. in the Downtown Norfolk area, where he worked for over 2 decades until his retirement in 2004.

Friends knew him as “Big Ed”. And any one of them would tell you that is how he lived his life. He loved his cats & dogs and even the pet pig. He also loved gardening, fresh flowers, cooking and he had a great eye for artwork and collecting. He never met a stranger, and had a smile or conversation for anyone, even just passers by on the street.

Big Ed was an avid sports fan; he especially loved baseball. Some of his favorite teams were the Norfolk Tides, New York Mets and the New York Yankees.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the 3rd floor at the UVA hospital for their kindness, Dr’s and staff at the Martha Jefferson Hospital, especially the cardiac unit, and Dr’s and staff of Southern Albemarle Family Practice.

Eddie is survived by his son, Howard Edward Huffman II, and his wife Michelle, of Kill Devil Hills, NC. His daughter Mary Elizabeth Glaser, and her husband Gary, of Esmont, VA and two granddaughter’s Carter Ashley & Jordan Alyssa Richardson of Ruckesrville, VA.

In Lieu for flowers, donations can be made to the Diabetes Association of America.

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday September 26, 2014 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Teague Funeral Home.

Friends may sign a guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com