He was born on October 17, 1932 to the late Lawrence V. Huffman and Lottie Estelle Herman Huffman in Catawba County. Donald was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church Mo-Synod. He dedicated 39 and a half years of service to Shuford Mills.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his, sister, Elizabeth Bolick; and three brothers, Clarence, Winford, and Morris Ray Huffman.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Annie Setzer Huffman of the home; daughter, Denise Shook and husband Michael of Conover; sons, Kevin Huffman and wife Darlene of Hickory, Mike Huffman and wife Amy of North Myrtle Beach; granddaughter, Kim Demetroules and husband George of Lake Worth, FL; great granddaughter, Luciana Demetroules of Lake Worth, FL; great grandson, Evan Demetroules of Lake Worth, FL; a number of nieces and nephews; and his fur baby, Sparky.
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Hickory Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Stephens Lutheran Church Mo-Synod. Pastor David Ziehr and Vicar Sean Baker will be officiating the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658; and Pink Heals NC, Foothills Chapter, 5850 George Hildebran School Rd., Hickory, NC 28602.
