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Eugene “Son” Lafayette Huffman
Eugene “Son” Lafayette Huffman, 87, of Claremont, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at his residence.
He was born August 8, 1937 in Catawba County to the late Carroll Lafayette Huffman and Cora Little Huffman. Eugene was a member of Oxford Baptist Church in Conover and retired as a supervisor with Pike Electric after more than 20 years of service. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels for 13 years and was an avid outdoorsman. Eugene enjoyed hunting deer, bear, turkey, and boar and loved being outside any chance he got.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Huffman; sisters, Mary Shidal and Irene Good; and son, Bobby Efird.
Those left to cherish his memory are;
Wife of 41 years: Patricia Frank Huffman of the home
Sons: Dale Allen Huffman and wife Anna of Claremont
Keith Eugene Huffman and wife Sandy of Claremont
Stuart Grant Efird and fiance Crystal of Claremont
Daughters: Sandra Efird Johnson and husband Ken of Connelly Springs
Paula Efird Hoyle and husband John of Fuquay-Varina
Brothers: Ronald Huffman and wife Drucilla of Claremont
Donald Huffman of Taylorsville
Grandchildren: Holly Efird Chapman (PJ), Christian Huffman (Brittany), Kyle Efird (Ashton), Cassie Loftin (Nick), and Logan Efird
Great-Grandchildren: Lainey Chapman, Jaxon Huffman, River Huffman, Dawson Efird, and Rhett Chapman
A service to celebrate Eugene’s life will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Oxford Baptist Church in Conover. Rev. Byron Repass will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at Oxford Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Oxford Baptist Church, 5965 Springs Rd., Conover, NC 28613; Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607; or to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658
The Huffman family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111
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