Melvin Thomas HUFFMAN

HICKORY – Melvin T. Huffman, 92, passed away Saturday, August 13 at Carolina Rehab. Melvin was born December 5, 1918 in Catawba County to the late Noah and Artie Hildebrand Huffman. In addition tohis parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Olivia Spencer Huffman a brother, DA Huffman and grandson Tony Lee Huffman. Melvin was co-owner of Debbie Knitters Hosiery Mill, and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy during WWII. He was also a member of Penelope Baptist Church. He is survived by 3 sons, Earl Huffman and wife Gail of Hickory, Danny Huffman and wife Judy of Hickory, Carroll Huffman and wife Jane, of Belews Creek, NC. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday the 16thof August at 2:00 PM at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend David Grinnell officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday at Hickory Funeral Home from 12:45 PM until 1:45 PM. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery with military graveside honors conducted by The American Legion Post #48. Memorials may be given to Penelope Baptist Church, 3310 Main Avenue Northwest, HickoryNC, 28601. Also to Burke County Hospice, 1721 Enon Road, Valdese NC, 28690. Hickory Funeral Home 1031 11th Ave Blvd SE, is in charge of arrangements.

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