Terry G. Huffines Obituary (1943 - 2012)

Terry G. Huffines, 69, of Taylorville, IL died at 6:53 pm Friday, July 27, 2012 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. He was born April 6, 1943 in Taylorville, the son of Cordell and Ollie Fuqua Huffines. On June 18, 1977 he married Mary Bass in Taylorville and they later divorced. Mr. Huffines was a retired carpenter, and a Navy Veteran. He was well known as an announcer at Junior High Basketball games, Taylorville Youth Football games, and Red Bland Little League games. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Cubs fan. Surviving are his wife, Mary of Taylorville; Sons: Brandon Huffines and wife Rachel of Reno, NV and Dan Christman and wife Michele of Sidney, IL; Daughters: Malinda Dubois and husband Tom of Mustang, OK, and Malissa Taylor and husband Frank of Taylorville. There are 6 Grandchildren. Sisters: Louise Zaic of Arizona,, Juanita Orr and husband Harry of Taylorville, Darlene Blevins and husband Charles of Edinburg, Joann Swinger and husband Ron of Weldon, and Geraldine Thompson and husband Bill of Palmer. There are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters: Lucille Harp and Diane Harter and one brother, Rommie Huffines. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, August 2, 2012 at McClure Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Robinson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday at McClure Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Huffines will be cremated following Services. Memorials may be made to the Huffines Family, C/O McClure Funeral Home, 302 W. Poplar, Taylorville, IL, 62568-1806.