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.jpg) George Huffman, 69, of Olney, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Funeral services at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home with burial in North Freedom Cemetery, north of Noble, IL.
George was born March 30, 1947 in Flora, Illinois, the son of Howard D. and Alice Alberta (Carpenter) Huffman. He married Vinita Copelin on August 24, 1968 in Clay County.
George graduated from Murray State University in 1970. He began teaching at East Richland High School that same year. He retired in 2003, after 33 years of being a math teacher.
George enjoyed working auctions for Thomas Factory Outlet for over 40 years. The auctions allowed him to meet people from all over the area. George took pleasure in having coffee at McDonald's most mornings. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and held season tickets. George especially enjoyed distributing his tickets to his friends and family.
George loved his family. He loved the moments he could spend with his wife and children. He will be missed by all those that loved him.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Vinita Huffman of Olney; Daughter, Jeannie (Bryan) Walser of Olney; Son, Steven (Melissa Michl) Huffman of Olney; Brother, Warren Huffman of Flora, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney obituary & photo posted - April 18, 2016
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David Shafer (1969)
So so sad! George was a fine mentor to me when I taught with him at ERHS. He wasn't just a good man, he was a great man with a great family! Heaven is getting a fine Math teacher! Dave Shafer
Carey Lee Westall (1952)
Are you the son of Bob Shaffer who coached at central school and managed the community pool in the park in the summers. I was a graduate of olney class of 52. Carey Westall. I worked at the po0l as lifeguard during high school years.