of Omaha, AR
November 26, 1938 - August 1, 2014
Harold ''Dean'' Huffman, age 75 of Omaha, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014 in Blue Eye, Arkansas. He was born November 26, 1938 in Omaha to James and Dollie Huffman.
Dean was a lifelong resident of Omaha area and he had proudly served in the Army National Guard based in Harrison. He was a cattle rancher for over 50 years and was a partner in Standard Oil Company for 15 years. He was an entrepreneur but his greatest partnership started on January 29, 1960 when he married Patsy Barnes and together they raised an upstanding family and worked as team in all facets of their lives.
Mr. Huffman is survived by his wife Patsy of the home, and out of this union, they were blessed with three sons and their wives: Larry Dean Huffman and wife Gina of Omaha, Bill Jim Huffman and wife Terri of Hollister, Missouri, and David Paul Huffman and wife Kelly Ann of Omaha; and a daughter Karen Sue Huffman of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Bradley Dean, Aaron Dean and his wife Esther, Heather Lynn, Amber Jean, Blake David, Alex Paul, and Luke Andy Huffman and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Dale Jean Mahler.
Visitation was Sunday, August 4, 2014, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service was Monday, August 4, 2014 at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Bill Arnold officiating.
Interment will be in Omaha Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Dean Jones, Charlie Davis, James Seals, John Linder, Aaron Huffman and Russell Mahler
Honorary Pallbearers: Bradley Huffman, Harold Plott, Chris Tate and Donny Mahler.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Dean's memory 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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19 Condolence(s)
Shirley Uebe, Jordan
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Patsy, Was sorry to hear about Dean passing. That is a hard thing to endure.
Would love to see you. Has been a long time.
Love,
Shirley Jordan
Norma Jean Etchison Fender
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Pasty, so sorry to hear of Deanie passing. You and the family are in my prayers,
Darrell Brown
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Dean was one of those people that when
I met, I always thought, "there should be more people like him."...Patsy, Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Huston
Monday, August 4, 2014
So very sorry to hear about Dean's passing. God bless the Huffman family and friends.
Mary Parker Lafavor
Monday, August 4, 2014
Patsy an Family so sorry for Your loss may God be with Youn's thru this hard times .
Lonnie Pyshny
Monday, August 4, 2014
Larry, I'm very sorry to hear about your father. You know I'll be praying for you and your family.I know it hurts but God will help you through it all.
Your friend.
Lonnie Pyshny
Mark Journagan
Monday, August 4, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Know that my family is praying for you.
Stan & Lisa Bolding
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Larry, Gina, Aaron and Esther,
So sorry for your loss. Praying God's comfort for you and your family during this time. We love you guys!
Stan and Lisa
Glenn Bailey
Sunday, August 3, 2014
May God be with your family during this difficult time
Jessica Tate
Sunday, August 3, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss , keeping y'all in my prayers .
Dale, Linda, Blaine & Lianne Nix
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Karen and family: We are so sorry about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our love to you.
Debbie withrow
Sunday, August 3, 2014
So sorry for your lose. Praying you and the family!!!!
tom & becky (youngblood) elder
Sunday, August 3, 2014
We are very sorry for your loss Dean was always a good man and will be missed by many
Lu Tate Leach
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Patsy and family,
I am so saddened to hear of Dean's passing. May God comfort your hearts as only He can. I'm praying for strength and grace in the coming days.
Blessings,
Lu Tate Leach
Ron & Bev Stone
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Dear Huffman family,
Our prayers go out to you and know we are praying for peace in the loss of a wonderful husband, father, and grandpa. Dean will be missed so very much in our community.
May God Bless,
Ron & Bev Stone
Barbie Belding
Sunday, August 3, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
John and Joyce Sinclair
Sunday, August 3, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Dean's death. I know this is a huge loss for your family. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
RICK SCOTT
Saturday, August 2, 2014
HE WILL BE MISSED SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, ILL MISS HIM
Dana (Roberts) Davis
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Karen and family,
We are saddened to hear of the death of Dean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Dana and family