Death has lost its sting as Howard G. Huff, 78, of Fort Branch, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior.  

Howard passed away at his home on Monday, June 2, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  

He was born to the late Edgar S. and Edith P. (Wright) Huff on May 31, 1936 in Orange County, IN.

Howard was retired from the Emge Meat Packing Co. as a truck driver.  He also owned and operated the Huff Electric Co. in Fort Branch.  He was a member of the St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt, IN, and was a member of the Haubstadt Knights of Columbus.  Howard served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Morocco.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara L. (Voelker) Huff of Fort Branch, IN, 4 children, Jeffrey A. (Connie) Huff of Haubstadt, IN, Janet L. (Randall) Tenbarge of Haubstadt, IN, Jerry W. (Jane Calthrop) Huff of Durham N.C. and Julie A. (Greg) Woodman of Evansville, IN.  He is also survived by 11 grandchildren Emily, Bryce, Abbie, Chris, Carrie, Courtney, Christa, Jacob, Caitlyn, Blake, Andrew, and 5 great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted on Friday June 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt, IN with Father Kenneth Betz the celebrant.  Entombment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Branch, IN.  

Visitation will be on Thursday June 5, 2014 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Stodghill Funeral Home located on Hwy. 168 West in Fort Branch, IN.