HUFFMAN, Ralph E.

Ralph E. Huffman, 72, SMSgt USAF Ret., born in Cambria Virginia, 11 November 1933.

A resident of Winter Park, Fla. since 1977 after serving a distinguished 25-year career in the United States Air Force. His decorations include the Bronze Star for meritorious service in Vietnam, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and two Meritorious Service Medals. From 1980 1992, he worked for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority in the operations department. Retiring from his second career, he became an active volunteer at the VA Clinic Pharmacy Department from 1992-2002.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Simone Fouquet Huffman; his daughter, Monelle Huffman Daughtery of Mclean, Virginia; his sister, Billie Jean Liddle of Blacksburg, Va.; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Nell Huffman of Pearisburg, Va., Francis Albert of McCoy, Va., Nelson Liddle of Blacksburg, Va., Claude and Odette Fouquet of France; nieces and nephews in Virginia, Alaska, and France.

Funeral Services and Interment in Winter Park, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to either the American Lung or American Diabetes Associations.