Emery Robert Huff, “Bob,” 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 04, 2024, at Chandler Place Assisted Living. Mr. Huff was born in Port Jervis, NY, on March 22, 1943. He was the son of the late Emery Ray Huff and the late Gladys J Bosler.
Mr. Huff entered the U.S. Army on March 1, 1960. During his career he served as a medic in the Vietnam War from December 15, 1967, to December 9, 1968. During that time, he was awarded several metals including a Combat Medical Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service medal, and several others. He proudly and honorably served his county for 21 years, until retiring on March 31, 1981, at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He returned to Pike County, Pennsylvania, where he then started his career at Kolmar Labs in Port Jervis, NY, and worked as a shipping and receiving clerk until retiring in December 2013 and moving to Rock Hill, S.C. He then drove for Burns Chevrolet and worked for H&R Block before fully retiring.
Bob was always smiling and happy, and just enjoyed being with his family and friends. He enjoyed researching genealogy and family tree history, cheering on his Philadelphia Eagles, watching NASCAR races, and going to cheer on his granddaughter, Khloe, at her gymnastics competitions.
Mr. Huff is survived by his daughter Kristina Mckean (Rock Hill, S.C.), his son-in-law Scott McKean, granddaughter Khloe McKean, and many other family members who truly loved him and adored him.
Visitation: Monday, June 10, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Greene Funeral Home in Rock Hill, S.C.
Service: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Greene Funeral Home, followed by military burial at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, S.C., at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baskets of Blessings, which helps needy veterans and their families (Baskets of Blessings c/o Church of Christ, 339 Charlotte Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730) or American Legion Post 139 (103 County Rd 2001, Milford, PA 18337).
Condolences may be made at greenefuneralhome.net.