Mr. Randy Dean Huffman, 65, of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his residence.
Randy was born on January 11, 1959 in Catawba County to Margaret White Griffin and the late George Harvey Huffman. He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ.
Randy enjoyed many years working for Classic Moving and Storage and Boyles Furniture. Many of his best memories and lifelong friendships began there, including meeting the love of his life, Karen. In more recent years, he joined Lowe’s Home Improvement until he finally snagged that job he had been searching for his whole life – Retirement. Notwithstanding, Lowe’s relentless pursuit in keeping Randy on their part-time team finally paid off. The deal was made and the rest is history.
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing Randy, you’ve no doubt experienced his sense of humor. There truly was never a dull moment. If you’ve ever crossed paths with Randy, you’ll have a story to tell. His quick witted humor had no match, and he knew the language of sarcasm far too well.
His unconventional handyman skills were an endearing quality that became infamous to his family. From his handmade candy carnival carousel, to his duck taped zip lines, the beautiful washing machine birdbath, and countless other contraptions, we found out nothing ever had to be purchased as long as Randy was around. Known as the “king of duck tape” there was never a project he wouldn’t take on as long as it was for his kids or grandchildren. Bottom line, he loved his family fiercely. The sacrifices he made were many, yet you would never hear a complaint – Randy was a man who exemplified the word humble.
Finally, Randy spent a lot of his time taking care of his family but also enjoyed strumming the guitar and going fishing with his “brother” Bill. As long as he had a cold Sundrop, and a pack of Pall Mall nearby he was pretty content……just don’t interrupt his NFL football games.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a stepfather, Leroy Griffin.
Surviving in addition to his mother, is his beloved wife, Karen Crowe Huffman of the home, four children: Jessica Cascio and husband Adam of Wilmington, NC, Grace Whitener and husband Daniel of Lenoir, Blake Greene of Lenoir, and Emily Greene of Morganton. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Arianna Grubbs, Roman Cascio, Victoria Cascio and Kamryn Greene, his brother, Johnny Huffman and wife Robin of Hickory, two uncles, Dennis and Zeb White, special cousin, Chad Michael Jarrett, and numerous other relatives.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Rev. Rick Miller officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday, from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Huffman family.