Loarn William Huff Sr.

Loarn William Huff Sr., age 82 passed away on Wednesday, February, 27, 2019 at his home near Marquand, Missouri. He was born on September 2, 1937 in Pine Union near Marquand, a son of Benjamin and Ola Mae (Slinkard) Huff. On September 10, 1959 in Marquand he was united in marriage to Margaret Bevelery Cushman who survives at the home. Other survivors include: one son – Loarn "Pete" Huff Jr. and wife Marie of Patton, Missouri; daughter – Kathy Bullis of Cherokee Pass, Missouri; brothers – Laurence Huff and wife Betty of Fredericktown, Missouri and Carl Huff and wife Viola of Cherokee Pass; sister – Joyce Huff of Modesto, California; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law – the late Bill Bullis. Loarn was a United States Air Force veteran, while serving his country for eight years he served tours in Pakistan, Turkey and Iceland. He had earned his associates degree and was working on his Bachelor's. He worked as maintenance superintendent at the University of Missouri in St. Louis and enjoyed fishing, spending time with his wife of nearly sixty years and was a member of the Marquand Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Jamie Hovis officiating. Interment will be at the Whitener Cemetery in Marquand with full military honor's under the direction of the United States Air Force Honor's Team. Condolences may be posted on this website.