Leonard Eugene Huffman

Leonard Eugene Huffman, 73, of Salem, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 from a recent illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Betty Huffman. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Lucy Jean Huffman; daughter, Carol Byer and husband Nicky; missing daughter, Joan Cook; granddaughter, Ashlyn Cook; grandsons, Cohen and Chatham Byer; brother, Carl Huffman and wife Dorothy; sister Annette Sabin; sisters-in-law, Noline Jones and husband Frederick, Wanda Jones, and Joyce Horne and husband Randall; numerous nieces and nephews, many friends, and his much loved dog, Hank. Leonard was an avid hunter and lifetime member of the NRA. He retired as a truck driver with over 40 years of safe driving. He was a fierce competitor in truck driving championships where he won many trophies on the local, state and national level. He enjoyed spending the winter months of his retirement camping and competing in shuffleboard in Clermont, FL. Funeral services will be held at 11AM Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. Pastor Lorraine Taylor will officiate. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.First Visitation

Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 11:00am,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153