Richard Dick Craig Huff Sr., 88, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 6, 2017. He was born August 19, 1928 to the late Clarence Craig and Ethel Mae Huff, of Zanesville Ohio. At 14 years old he started working at The Clossman Hardware Co. in Zanesville where he remained 41 years through its closing in 1983. He served two years in the United States Army. He and Rea just celebrated their 60th Valenersary, with friends and family. Ever the family man, he enjoyed boating, motorcycling, golfing, and traveling to be with his kids and grandkids. His mall and dinner cronies meant the world to him. Dick is survived by his wife, Rea Mae Huff, whom he married February 14, 1957; three daughters, Carol Ann (Jim) Sheka of White Cottage OH, Linda Kay (Greg) Nesbit of New Mexico, and Laura Mae Huff of Columbus, OH; one son Richard Rick Craig (Lori) Huff Jr. of Indiana; five grandsons Tod, Scott, Nicholas, Adam, and Bryce; one granddaughter Kelsey; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Lillian Sandal, and his youngest daughter Lisa Gay Huff Perkins. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday August 10, 2017 at BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE where funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday August 11, 2017 with Rev. Doris Flynn officiating. He will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery, Zanesville where full Military Honors will be accorded to him by the VFW George Selsam Post 1058 and the American Legion Post 29. To send a note of condolence: visit www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com Dignified and professional services entrusted to BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME. Watch The Overpasses Dad. Visitation: Thursday, August 10, 2017 6:00 PM
Funeral Service
Friday, August 11, 2017 1:00 PM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States