Hollis Brooks “Bill” Hufford, age 90, of Hillsboro, died Thursday evening, October 13, 2011 at the Highland District Hospital. He was born May 28, 1921, in Pennsboro, West Virginia, a son of the late Arthur C. and Alpha D. (Mullenax) Hufford. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy and later served in the United States Army as well. He had retired from the Rotary Forms Press in Hillsboro and was a member of the Northview Baptist Church. On April 16, 1954, in West Union, he married his wife of fifty-seven years, Georgia M. (Holcomb) Hufford, and she survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Janice K. Rogers and her husband Francis D., and Scarlett R. Thomas and her husband Dr. W. Dalton., both of Hillsboro, three granddaughters, Nicole Donley of Hillsboro, Paige Emling of Athens, Ohio and Brooke Emling of Hillsboro; one great granddaughter, Autumn Donley of Hillsboro, and a sister, Mary Palguta of Easton, Maryland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Wade Hufford and a sister, Freddie Hufford. Funeral services will be 12:00 noon Monday, October 17, 2011 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Brother Jeff Griffin will officiate. Burial with military honors presented by the Highland County Honor Guard will follow in the New Vienna IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. For more information, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
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So sorry I was not well to make the trip up for the services. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hold our many years of friendship dear to my heart and send my love during this time. Bill will be missed by all that knew him. All my love, Joanne M. Swayne
3Wish we were there to help ease your pain. Even though we are many miles away, please know that our hearts are with you. You are on our mind and in our thoughts during what is a most difficult and trying time. Always remember that Bill will always be with you through your memories. At this time we wish him peace and send all of you our love. Bonita & Bob Gadoury
Dear Georgia, Janice, Scarlett & Family... We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing, and just wanted you to know you have our deepest sympathy and prayers. It's never easy losing a dear loved one, but we know the great memories you've all shared with him will comfort you and bring you peace in the days to come. Leslie Ramsey & Family