BOSSIER CITY, LA – Tommy "Tom" Huffman, born June 25, 1948, passed away peacefully at his home on November 24, 2013 surrounded by his loving wife and family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. The family will receive visitors at Hill Crest Funeral Home in Haughton, LA on Friday, November 29th from 12-2 p.m. Services celebrating Tom's life will be held at
2 p.m. on Friday November 29th at Hill Crest Chapel officiated by Rev. Buster Page. Burial will follow, with full military honors, at Hill Crest Memorial Park.
Tom was born in Alexandria, LA on June 25, 1948, to Leon and Lorene Huffman. After graduating from Pineville High School, Tom attended McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA. He married the love his life, Linda (Finical), in June 1968, and shortly after joined the United States Air Force. Tom served his country honorably for 20 years, retiring at Barksdale Air Force Base in 1988. Throughout his military career, he served in various assignments in Louisiana and Kansas, including a tour in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Tom also worked with Rose-Neath and Boone Funeral Homes and upon retirement from the Air Force, worked with Wray Ford, Chevyland, and R&R Wholesale Cars.
Tom always lived life to the fullest. He loved to fish and to cook for all his friends and family. Tom and Linda spent many wonderful times in their camper at Cypress Lake and fishing off of their party barge. He was also an avid LSU football fan and spent many nights with Linda and his faithful pug, "Sugar", cheering on the Tigers.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Lorene Huffman; in-laws, William and Marie Finical; nephews, Billy Finical and Brad Coon; and niece, Patricia Stangle. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Linda Finical Huffman; daughters, Lt. Col. (retired) Tammy McKenzie (Mark) and Kimberly Decker (Scot); four grandchildren – his pride and joy – Jacob and Madeline McKenzie, Haley Sepulvado and Molly Decker; brothers, Gerald Huffman (Jan) and Burl Huffman; sisters, Brenda Smith (Donnie) and Kay Wiley (Rick); sister-in-law, Melba Huffman; brothers-in-law, Bill Finical (Rosie) and Bob Finical (Gerrie); and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by special friends, Ricky and Vicky Pharr, Cindy Sledge and Jeff Sepulvado.
Honoring Tommy as pallbearers, along with Barksdale A.F.B. Honor Guard, are Mark McKenzie, Jacob McKenzie, Jeff Sepulvado, Scot Decker, Ricky Pharr and Bill Finical.
With sincere gratitude, the family would like to thank the 7th floor nurses at Willis Knighton Pierremont, the team at St. Joseph Hospice, and Dr. Robert Savory and Dr. David Green for their compassionate care of Tom; Rhonda Beauvais and the staff of The Glen Retirement System for the compassionate care shown to Linda throughout this time. A special thanks goes to the staff and residents of Glenview Gardens Retirement Community for your endless encouragement and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, Tom wanted donations to go to Glenview Gardens Activity Department, 4828 Medical Dr., Bossier City, LA 71112.
You may offer condolences and sign the on-line guest book by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.
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December 10, 2013
Linda and girls, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. May the Lord comfort you and hold you close. Vergie Walker
December 3, 2013
Irene Caras
Linda, May God comfort you and may your husband's memory be eternal.
November 29, 2013
Terry Ennis
Linda, Tammy and Kim,
Prayers and thoughts are with you. Take care of each other.
Love to all.
November 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this trying time. I am so sorry for your loss.
-Debra Kay Pharr. (Blanchard, LA)
November 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. I am so sorry for your loss.
-Debra Kay Pharr (Blanchard, LA)
November 29, 2013
Gary May
Linda, we are so sorry for your loss and are thinking about you and your family. Sincerely , Gary and Brenda May
November 29, 2013
Rebecca Brown
Linda so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your Family.
November 28, 2013
Shirley McLean
Linda,
May the peace of Christ sustain you during this season of your life. So sorry about your loss
November 28, 2013
Nancy Brown
Kim...I'm sorry to read of your father's passing. Can't help but remember his "concern" with Kevin when y'all went to the Prom. Gives me a warm feeling. My thoughts and prayers go with you and your family.
November 28, 2013
Sandi Kopecky
Dearest Linda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much Love, Sandi
November 28, 2013
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Tommy Huffman our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Tom. And to Tom it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Fietnam War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Tom, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, Generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Tom's family and loved ones.
Tommy Mills, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
November 27, 2013
Debi Reese
I enjoyed meeting Tom this summer at his daughter's, Tammy, retirement from the Air Force. It was so evident how proud of her he was and touched by her tributes to him during the ceremony. My condolences for your loss. What a great man... Heaven has a new hero in it!
November 27, 2013
Charlene Huffman
Aunt Linda, Tammy, and Kim,
I am so sorry for your loss. Although I haven't seen Uncle Tommy in years, I remember his smile vividly and his laugh echoes in my mind. Conversation was always so easy with him and he never lacked for stories!!!
May God grant you Peace in the days ahead as you face the difficulty of burying a loved one. I pray that you find comfort in the memories when you feel that you cant go on during the years that follow.
With all my Love.
November 27, 2013
Mittie Spinks Kirby
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God grant you peace.
November 27, 2013
Jeffery & Stephanie Jimes
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 27, 2013
Linda Taylor Guidry
Linda and your family---I am so sorry for your loss---I have such great memories with Tommy and the family---I have often thought of you all and I love you still---Linda Taylor Guidry (Aunt Clara Jane).
November 27, 2013
Darryl & Tookie Reed
Linda.....We have known and loved you and Tommy most of our lives. Our "young" days were a joy to have shared and laughed with you and Tom, and we have those memories forever in our hearts. May the God of all mercy and grace keep and bless you and Tom in Christ Jesus our Lord forever and ever....... Darryl & Tookie Reed
November 27, 2013
Edith Iles (Hardage)
You will be missed Tommy! I remember the fun times we had together as kids. Your bright smile and wonderful laugh. It has been a long time since we saw each other but my prayers have been with you. Love and comfort for you now!
November 27, 2013
Missy Taylor Jones
Tammy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family as you travel through this difficult time. I pray for your strength & grace. Much love to you, my friend.
November 26, 2013
greg carney
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 26, 2013
Kristy Madden
Mrs. Linda, Kim, Tammy, & Haley I am deeply sorry for your loss! Mr. Tom was a wonderful man & I loved him like he was my own Daddy! I'll never forget all of the talks on the front porch in the rocking chairs, Sunday suppers, & family get togethers that I was ALWAYS welcome to! He loved deeply and for that I will be eternally grateful! He was a father to me when a teenage girl needs one the most! His boistorous laugh would make everyone around him laugh (even if what he was saying wasn't even funny)! I love you all & wish so much I could be there to celebrate his life!
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