Henry “Chip” Huff, 91, of Pink, OK, died Feb. 17, 2022, in Oklahoma City.
He was born March 2, 1930, to Henry Gilbert and Edna Mae (Hayes) Huff, Sr., in Paoli, OK.
Chip was raised in Pink, OK. At the age of 18 he joined the U.S. Army and proudly served his country. He served with honor and distinction from 1948 until 1953 serving for 32 months as a POW in Korea until he was honorably discharged.
Chip married Virginia Stapp, his childhood sweetheart, on Nov. 25, 1953. Together they raised their family in Pink.
He was a plumber and carpenter by trade, working mainly in the Norman area. Chip was also a rancher and worked nights hauling hay, working and raising cattle, and doing mechanic work. He enjoyed doing all things, especially RV vacations with relatives and friends, camping and fishing. In his later years enjoyed breakfast at the Casinos. He was a life member of the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Huff; daughter, Patricia Ann Huff; and his parents, Henry Gilbert and Edna Mae Huff, Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Virginia (Stapp) Huff; one son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Lauren Huff of Edmond, OK; two granddaughters; and many friends and extended family.
Service was Feb. 22, 2022, at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sunny Stuart and Pastor Tom Gragg, First Baptist Church of Little Axe officiating. Burial followed at Brown Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. The celebration of Chip’s life was live-streamed through Cooper Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
