Lum Huffman

Lerman H. "Lum" Huffman, 91, of Chillicothe, died 6:10 am, February 6, 2021, at his daughter's home, following an extended illness.
He was born February 10, 1929 in Columbus, OH to the late Millard and Gertrude Foerster Huffman.  On June 7, 1998, he married Joann Good Gragg, who survives.  Also surviving are his children, Bob (Bambi) Huffman, Carolyn (Russ) Swiggett and Peggy (Roy) Watters; stepchildren, Lori (John) Taylor and John (Kim) Gragg; his grandchildren and their spouses, Angela Briley (Toby), Craig Francis (Rachel), Ashley Ramsey (Michael), David Huffman (Shawnda), Bobby Huffman (Jenica), Tiffany Leasure (Michael), Brian Swiggett (Bridget), Cherie Catron (Brad), Lorie Wilkie (Scott), Stephanie Auton (Andy), Kevin Watters (Allison). Zachary Hendershot, Chase Taylor (Amber); great grandchildren: Jenna, Griffin, Lilyann, Annable, Clara, Howie, Ava, Rocco, Serena, Katie, Michael, David, Lexi, Landon, Brooklyn, Ella, Nadia, Maria, Sephie, AJ, and Grayson; and a special niece, Kelly Potter.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Huffman, his daughter, Susan Francis, and his brother, Robert Murphy (Pat).
Lum was full of life, ever curious and playful. He was known for his witty sense of humor.  He loved to play with words, frequently writing his family and friends poems, stories, and letters. He often sent poems and letters to shut–ins or anyone who needed a kind word to lift their spirits. He was an avid crossword puzzler and spent many days this last year socially distancing on his porch with his daughters working crosswords together. He was passionate about his work as an electrician and estimator and could be heard talking shop with any electrician he met for hours. Lum was owner/operator of Burroughs Electric and completed several installations in and around Chillicothe, including the electric for the outdoor drama Tecumseh.  In spite of his success in business, he was ever mindful of his humble beginnings. He was a generous mentor and friend to many.   Lum was a US Army veteran and member of the United Church of God, Portsmouth.
Military graveside services will be held 1:00 pm Thursday in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, conducted by the Ross Co. Veterans Honor Guard, Pastor Kevin Call and Kenny Shoemaker.  Family and friends may meet at Haller Funeral Home & Crematory at 12:15 pm to process to the cemetery.  Calling hours will not be observed.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to your favorite nonprofit organization.
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