Richard D. Huffman, age 90, of (North Mountain) Franklin, WV, went to be with the Lord after a long
battles of illness, on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was
born on September 20, 1932, in Dry Fork, WV, the son of the late Blosser and Radie (Raines) Huffman.
On January 31, 1956, Richard married the love of his life and his soulmate, Mary Doris (Warner)
Huffman, who survives in Franklin.
Richard was a US Army Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. Following the war, Richard
moved to Ohio with his new bride, Doris, where he worked at General Tires for years, before returning
back to West Virginia, where he began his career of over 30 years as a loader operator with Greer
Limestone Company.
Richard was an avid gardener and farmer. He loved to cook, especially make bread. Richard was a
devoted husband, father and grandfather, and was known as “Nandad”. Most of all, he loved spending
time with what he cherished the most, his family. Richard never met a stranger and was loved by
everyone.
In addition to his wife, Richard leaves behind to cherish his memory: 3 loving daughters, Sarah
(Tommy) Taylor of Statesville, NC, Sandie (Danny) Smith of Franklin, WV, Susan (Vanessa) Hedrick of
Franklin, WV; 6 beloved grandchildren, Bryan Taylor (Ashley Josey), Megan Taylor (TJ Church), Breanna
(Tim) Hartman, Lacey Smith (Matthew Bowers), Samual (Savanna) Ruddle, Adam Ruddle; and 6 great-
grandchildren, Ethan Taylor, Lucas, Mason, and Mavis Ruddle, and Tyler Bunton. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by: 4 brothers, Thurman, Herbert, Marshall, Burl Huffman; and 4
sisters, Gae Huffman, Nola Pennybaker, Juanita Huffman, and Wilda Huffman.
Mr. Huffman's family will receive friends on Sunday, January 15, 2023, 12-2 PM at the Basagic Funeral
Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor
Tim Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Richard Huffman Family Cemetery on North Mountain,
Franklin, WV, with Military Honors conducted by the US Army, Camp Dawson. In lieu of flowers, the
family asks that memorial donations be made to Grant Memorial Hospice, any Pendleton County Rescue
Squad, or Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. Memories and words of comfort may be left
at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.