Clarence T. Huffman, KHS 1939, bus driver

The obit appeared in the Jan. 25, 2001 issue of The Kennett Paper.


Clarence T. Huffman, 80, of Kennett Square, died Jan. 18 at the Pocopson Home.

He was the husband of Jean H. Huffman, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

Born in Kennett Square, he was a son of the late Wilbur D. and Annie Swayne Huffman.

Mr. Huffman was a technical sergeant in the 5th Air Force and served during World War II in the South Pacific as a radio operator and gunner on B-24 planes.

He completed 55 missions and was awarded the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters.

He worked as a powerhouse operator at NVF of Kennett Square for 46 years.

Mr. Huffman was also a part-time bus driver for the Kennett Area School District for 22 years.

He enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader.  He was a member of the Swayne, Campbell, Testa VFW Post No. 5467 of Kennett Square.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Lawrence S. of Wilmington; a daughter, Jeanne A. of Durham, N.C.; a sister Nancy Hillman of Lancaster; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded by a brother, Wilbur D. Huffman.  A funeral service was held this week at the Kuzo & Gofus Funeral Home.  Interment was in Longwood Cemetery in East Marlborough Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.