Robert Ragan "Bob" Huffman Obituary (1960

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Robert Ragan "Bob" Huffman BTC (SW) Robert Ragan Huffman, USN RET of Madison, Indiana formerly of Carrollton, Kentucky entered this life on May 10, 1960 in Durango, Colorado. He was the loving son of Robert and Pat Hayes Huffman. He was raised in Elephant Butte, New Mexico and graduated from Truth or Consequences High School. Bob was inducted into the United States Navy on July 22, 1983. He was a Navy veteran serving at sea aboard USS Aylwin (FF1081), USS Coral Sea (CV43), USS America (CV66) and numerous ashore commands including the Naval Training Center Norfolk, Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic and the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic. He was honorably discharged receiving two Good Conduct Medals, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy unit commendation, two Navy Expeditionary Medal, and Battle E, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one Star. After retiring from the Navy the family settled in Carrollton, Kentucky. He was hired by Gallatin Steel in 1996 where he held several different positions eventually being promoted to General Manager, Plant Services. He was a member of several professional organizations and certified as a Maintenance and Reliability Professional and Lubrication Specialist. He moved to Madison in 2013 and attended First Christian Church in downtown Madison. Bob enjoyed gardening, woodworking and his dogs Teddy and Freddy. Bob died on Sunday, August 23, 2015, at 12:28 p.m. at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana. Click Here for Funeral Service or Tribute Video A LOVING FAMILY Bob will be missed by his loving wife of thirty two years, Teresa M. Evans Huffman of Madison, Indiana; his loving son, Robert R. Huffman, III of Harlem, New York; his mother, Pat Huffman and her companion, Walt Toothman of Elephant Butte, New Mexico; his loving brother, Ryan Huffman and his wife, Rebecca of Carrollton, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Huffman, December 23, 2005. CELEBRATION OF LIFE CEREMONY Memorial services will be conducted Thursday, August 27, 2015, at 5:00 p.m., by Rev. Bill Johnson at the First Christian Church, 512 West Main Street in downtown Madison, Indiana. Interment will be in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana VISITATION Friends may gather Thursday from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 512 West Main Street in downtown Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORS A final salute with full military honors will be conducted on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 512 West Main Street in downtown Madison by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion and the United States Navy Ceremonial Unit. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the funeral home. Secure Payments To send a flower arrangement in memory of Robert Ragan "Bob" Huffman, please click here to visit our sympathy store.