Obituary for Don Huff

MR. DONALD LEE “DON” HUFF, age 78, of Eastman, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his residence.

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, November 21, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Elder Terry Warnock and Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating, with interment in Giddens-Harrell Cemetery.

 Don was born in Eastman, GA on February 1, 1947, to Thelma Lee Whigham Huff and the late Bobby Huff. He was of the Baptist Faith, a 1965 graduate of Dodge County High School, and worked for Joe Large Service Station and Eastman Cotton Mill, before marrying the love of his life, Annette, on June 4, 1965 and during that year he went to work as a Civil Service employee at Robins AFB and worked as an electrician and later as a zone chief before retiring in the early 2000s after 38 years of dedicated service. He also owned and operated Rentz Bus Line for many years shuttling coworkers to Robins AFB to and from work. He also worked tour group travel taking many on trips through the years. Don was a dedicated husband of over 60 years, and a loving father, and friend to many. He enjoyed piddling in his shop, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He will be truly missed. In addition to his father, Don was preceded in death by his Brother, David Lynn Huff, Brother-in-law, Glynn Tarpley, Sister, Carolyn Brown and Niece, Autumn Huff.

 He is survived by his Wife of 60 years – Annette Sheffield Huff of Eastman; Daughter – Debbie Huff of Eastman; Son – Robbie Huff of Eastman; Mother – Thelma Lee Whigham Huff of Eastman; Sister – Gail Tarpley of Eastman; Brother – Chris Huff (Sandy) of Greer, SC; Brother-in-law – Deron Brown of Eastman; Nieces and Nephews – Angela Sapp (Hank), Kelby Tarpley (Baylen), Clint English (Melissa), Ryan Wilson, Melissa Bouchea (Jason), Eron Brown (Mike), Michael Huff, Matthew Huff, and Nathan Huff; Several great-nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.

 The family may be contacted at the residence of Robbie Huff, 172 Don Huff Rd., Eastman, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 5:00PM-7:00PM Thursday, November 20. In addition to flowers, the family requests contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/.