Mr. Donald Billie Huffman, 90, of Hildebran, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center, after a period of declining health.

Mr. Huffman was born September 6, 1933, in Catawba County, a son of the late Harvey Elmer and Lura Shook Huffman.  He retired from the US Air Force as a Chief Master Sgt., after 26 years of dedicated service.  Donald loved playing golf, playing the stock market, but most of all he loved spending time with family.   He was a member of the American Legion post 48 in Hickory.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Arda Shell Huffman, a daughter, Sandy Huffman Blankenship, brother, George Huffman and a sister, Linda Huffman Powell

Surviving are his children, Laura Sperry (Doug) of Hickory, Steven Huffman of Hickory, and Donna Ferber of Newton, NC, a brother, Elmer Huffman and a sister, Evelyn Sharkey.  Also surviving are the apple of his eyes, his grandchildren, Joshua Huffman, Zachary Huffman (Kelsey), Patrick Huffman (Nikki), great grandchildren, Mason Huffman and Benjamin Huffman and a number of nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great- nephews.

Funeral Services for Donald Billie Huffman will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday March 1, 2024, in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese, with Pastor Monica Childers officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force.

The family will receive friends from 2 until 3:00 P.M. Friday at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.

Memorial contributions may be made to AMVETS NC Post 76, 4081 Startown Rd Downstairs, Newton, NC 28658.

An online guestbook is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.