Freeman E Huff

FREEMAN ELANDIUS HUFF Obituary Freeman Elandius Huff of Ridgely, Maryland, peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Chestertown Nursing and Rehabilitation, Chestertown, Maryland. He was 79. He was born January 13, 1944, in Ridgely, Maryland. He was the second son of the late Asa L. Huff and Clara I. Thomas Huff. Freeman attended Ridgely Elementary School and Lockerman High School and was part of the 1962 graduating class. In September 1962, Freeman was a Private in the United States Army Transportation Corps in Fort Gordon, GA. He attended Maryland State College in Princess Anne, Maryland. Upon leaving Maryland State College, he was employed at Ferris School and the Housing Authority and Inspections departments at The City of Wilmington, Delaware. In 1976, he entered the United States Navy in San Diego, California. Freeman received an Honorable discharge from the Navy after faithfully serving as a Milpersman for twenty years. After his time in service, Freeman worked for the Whalen Company. After his final retirement, he lived at Caroline Nursing and Rehabilitation for many years. Freeman was a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a dedicated member of New Beginnings United Methodist Church in Ridgely, Maryland. He regularly served and sang in the choir prior to his waning health. Freeman was loving, helpful, and caring, and he enjoyed visits with his family and friends. He liked watching sports and westerns. Freeman loved getting care packages with movies and snacks – especially Hershey's Kisses. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Arnold E. Huff; Clinton (Jigger) Huff; his sister, Delores O. Huff; and his nephew, Dennis A. Huff. He is survived by one brother, Charles. C. Huff (Denton, MD); two sisters-in-law, Mary Sessoms Huff (Newark, DE); and Shirley M. Huff (Denton, MD); two aunts, Doris Groce Thomas (Wilmington, DE); and Kitty Huff (Floyd, VA). Additionally, Freeman is survived by an extensive family, which includes nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces, and a host of beloved cousins and friends.

Freeman E Huff

January 13, 1944 - September 6, 2023