Wayne Darius Huffman

He was born March 2, 1934 in Catawba County, to the late Ralph and Lucille Bowman Huffman.

Wayne served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959 as a military policeman. He was sent to Eniwetok Proving Grounds in the Marshall Islands for testing of the Atomic Bombs.

He worked for 35 years at Pepsi Cola of Hickory. After retiring from there he went to Wesley Hall Furniture and was their truck driver for 21 years.

Retiring from there he and his wife Shirley spent many weeks at North Myrtle Beach, which both enjoyed very much at the Wyndham Resorts.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Warren Huffman.

He is survived by his son Mark Wayne Huffman and friend Crystal Canipe of Hickory.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 10:00am to 10:45am at Zion Lutheran Church.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church with Reverend David Drysdale officiating.

Burial will follow in church cemetery with military honors by Amvets 76.

Online Condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com

Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.