DONLEY GENE HUFF
VIRGINIA BEACH- At 79 years old, while on vacation in his favorite town, Rockland, Maine, our greatest, beloved gift from God, Donley Gene Huff, made his triumphant entrance into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 15, 2017 (Portland, Maine Medical) surrounded by his deeply devoted, loving family who will mourn his loss forever!
Don retired from the USAF in 1976 as a decorated 20-year veteran whose career included service in Vietnam. He retired from Civil Service at Naval Publication Operations, Norfolk Naval Base and retired with 20 years service with Virginia Beach City Public Schools on July 1, 2013. He was a dedicated, active member of the Christian Motorcyclists Association for 34 years and held many offices within the organization! He was an avid Life Member of NRA and was an active member of the Azalea Garden COG, Virginia Beach, VA, where he also resided for 40 years.
He was born in Hoisington, Kansas, on October 29, 1937, to Leland A. and Violet A. Huff, who predeceased him. He lost his precious sister, Mignon Lewis (92), on September 1, 2016.
He is survived by his devoted wife, constant companion and love of his life, Margo; and children, his pride & joys: Kathi S. DePlacito (spouse Joe) of LA, Edward W. Huff (spouse Wendy) and Robin L. Waters of VA; his grandchildren: Joshua DePlacito, Sarah Barron, Hannah DePlacito, Zachary and Erin Waters; great-grandchildren, twins Wyatt and Anthony DePlacito, Daniel Cole and Victoria Rose Barron; his two brothers, Max Huff (wife Marilyn) of Springfield, MO, and Gary Huff (wife Pat) of Texarkana, AR.;and many nieces, nephews and great-nephews. He also left an abundance of friends whom he dearly loved, along with his BOFFs (you ALL know who you are)!!
The visitation will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at the Azalea Garden Church of God, 1541 Centerville Turnpike, VA. Beach with a Homegoing Service to begin at 6:00pm with Rev. Dr. Rodney S. Vickers officiating. Burial will take place on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 11:00am at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, VA. Beach.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyerfh.com.
Donley Gene Huff
October 29, 1937 - August 15, 2017
10/29/1937 - 08/15/2017
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday August 20, 2017
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Service
Sunday August 20, 2017
6:00 pm
Cemetery
Monday August 21, 2017
11:00 am
Colonial Grove Memorial Park
3445 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
757-427-6950 | Directions
3445 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
757-427-6950 | Directions
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Margo we love you and Don and are praying for you during this time. What a blessing you and Don have been to so many. Please continue to tell his stories of how he has loved people. Its a blessing.
Margo and family we are praying for you. We love you and will be here for you.
I am saddened by your loss. I’ll never forget how he laughed after you Jack and Mary covered loser and Jeans van
with toilet paper. And when you 4 were dressed like hillbillies. What a great picture. Love you Margo.
Don we know that you are with the Lord now but you will be missed down here . Nancy and I love you Margo and are praying for you and the family. I miss the rides we went on with CMA Don taught me a lot Praise the Lord for him.
Don will be greatly missed. He was such a dear, sweet man who exemplified the love of Jesus. I am so glad we got to see you both in June. We love you and will be praying for you.
Margo, We were so surprised to hear the news about your beloved Don. Our family has been blessed to cross paths with you and Don and we will forever cherish the memories we have with you guys. We have considered you and Don as part of our family and we will miss Don greatly. Don cared for our children for many years while on the bus to school and we will never forget how excited our children were to see him every day! Don always brought out “the claw” with PJ which all the kids laugh about to this day. We cannot tell you what comfort it provided us to know they were in such good hands when our children were so little. Don was there to see each of the kids at their graduations and celebrated their accomplishments with them which meant so much to Alexa, PJ and Bri. Although our hearts are heavy now, we find comfort in knowing that Don is with our Heavenly Father in paradise.
Margo, We are so very sorry for your loss. I can understand the hurt and sadness you are feeling. I picture mom and Don up there dancing those streets of gold. My prayers are with you.
Praying God’s grace and strength will be very close to you. You and Don are special to me and I have always enjoy our times together. Don is always in our hearts. Love you.
Don was a man that set the standard and an example of a Godly man in all aspects of his life. We grieve with you Margo yet we celebrate Dons life and his legacy.