Francis G. Huffman (Seymour)'s Obituary
Francis Huffman, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, departed this earthly life on Friday, November 20, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Frank, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was eighty years, two months and nine days of age at the time of his passing.
He was born Francis Garit Huffman on September 11, 1935, in Bruner, Missouri, to Clarence and Alice Marie (Williams) Huffman. Frank was a proud member of the United States Army and faithfully served his country for two years before his honorable discharge in April of 1956. It was in the Army that Frank began his training to become a telephone lineman. He worked for various small telephone companies through the years until he began a career with GTE Telephone Company in February of 1970. Frank was a valued and loyal employee for twenty-seven years, finally retiring from GTE in September of 1997.
On July 4, 1986, Frank wed Carmen Adene Larimer-Brown, and together they shared thirty loving and happy years. Everyone who knew Frank knew he loved his dogs fiercely. Little Ben and Bandit were never far from his side.
In addition to his mother and father, Frank was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Rose; brother, Bill Isham; infant sister, Dorothy Jean Huffman; brother, Otis Ray Huffman; stepfather, Clarence Hyde; and stepdaughter, Paula Donaldson.
Frank leaves behind his devoted wife and best friend, Carmen A. Huffman; son, Dannie Huffman and wife, Cindy of Springfield, Missouri; daughter, Sondra Huffman of Springfield; daughter, Becky Freeze and husband, David, who travel; daughter, Linda Wright of Springfield; son, Frankie Huffman and wife, Chris, of Moscow Mills, Missouri; son, Linnie Huffman of Columbia, Missouri; son Rick Huffman, also of Columbia; stepdaughter, Vicki Hofmeyer and husband, Andy, of Orange City, Iowa; stepson, Randy Brown of Ankeny, Iowa; and stepson, Tony Brown of Council Bluffs, Iowa; sixteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; four brothers, Dwayne Huffman and wife, Carol, of Billings, Missouri; Kenneth Hyde and wife, Carol, of Fordland, Missouri; Linnie Hyde and wife, Donna, of Marshfield, Missouri; and Jack Hyde and wife, Karen, of Casper, Wyoming; and sister, Donna Parsons of Rogersville, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews; and many more dear friends, neighbors and comrades.
Frank Huffman will be fondly remembered as a true gentleman. A sharp dresser, he was always ready to go. Playful and quick-witted, he always had a comeback. He was an adoring husband, a dedicated father and grandfather, and a loyal brother and friend. We celebrate and honor his eighty years of life and the legacy he has left behind. Family and friends will always treasure the many happy memories made and the moments spent with Frank through the years.
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