James S. Huff, 74 of Fordsville, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born April 16, 1940, to the late Violet and Otto Huff.
He was a retired self-employed contractor, farmer and bee keeper, and a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Fordsville. Mr. Huff was an Air Force veteran, serving in Korea at age 17. He was a great advocate for veterans, serving as state commander for four years, local commander, state DAV service officer and National Executive Committee. He was instrumental in establishing a VA clinic in Owensboro, as well as serving on the Hanson Board of Trustees. He was also a member of the VFW, American Legion, AM Vets and J.E.C.V.O.
He was loved by his wife of 43 years, Dolores; seven sons, Michael (Marlene), Jeffrey (Jacquie), Jim, Randy (Kimberly), Kerry, Eugene (Suzanne) and Bill; five daughters, Sandra, Christine (Troy), Tammy (Gerard), Dianne and Andrea; two brothers, Raymond (Doris) and John; and many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery with military honors by the Ohio County Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until 12:00 and 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Geary Funeral Home and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.