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- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 25 Feb 2010.
Willard Huff, age 74, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at his home surrounded by his earthly family and heavenly angels and now is at home with his beloved Audrey, who preceded him in death 18 months ago.
He attended New Bethel Freewill Baptist Church.
He was also preceded in death by his parents Johnny and Ila Huff and sister Reba "Blackie" Buckner.
Survivors include his daughters Debra Kay Grice (Roger), Faith Ila Southerland (Marion), and Audrey Kay Webb; sons Robert "Bobby" Huff (Carla), Willard Dean Huff, and Russell Wayne Huff; 11 grandchildren, 1 step-grandson, 15 great-grandchildren; sisters Betty Hartsell, Margaret Gowan (Uncle Jimmy), Juanita Walker, Norma Jean "Bill" Buckner (Billy), Frances Ford (Van), and Ruth Ann Ramsey; along with special nieces, nephews, numerous friends, and beloved pets Baby and Little Bit.
Funeral services will be at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010, at New Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Willie Winters officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Following the services Mr. Huff will be cremated as per his request.
Friends may register online at www.newportfunerals.com.
Brown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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