Huffman, Gerry Lee "Worm" Sr.

Mr. Gerry Lee Huffman, Sr., age 61, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 2006. He was born March 27, 1945 in Muskegon to Thiel and Gertrude (Peffers) Huffman and was a life resident. Mr. Huffman worked for Howmet for 42 years before retiring on May 30, 2006. He was also a member of the U.A.W. Local 1243. SURVIVORS include 3 children, Gerry Lee Huffman, Jr. of Muskegon, John (Kristin Hutfilz) Huffman of Ravenna, and Sharon (Robert Upson) Huffman of Muskegon; 4 grandchildren, Brian Huffman, Casey Upson, Austin Upson, and Angel Upson; 3 step-grandchildren, Robert Upson II, Hayley Upson, and Alex Hutfilz; long-time partner, Sharon Upson; 2 brothers, Versil (Sheila) Huffman of Ravenna, Joseph Huffman of Muskegon; friend and mother of his children, Lois Flater; and 9 step-children. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lois Ann Abrams. SERVICES will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at The Walburn Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. (231) 759-8565 with Rev. Greg VanderMeer officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. VISITATION will be from 1-3 and 6-8 PM Monday.