James Robert Huff, 74, of Blackwell, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at his residence in Blackwell, Oklahoma. He was born January 15, 1935 at his parent’s country home in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Daniel Earl and Kate Alice (Fields) Huff.

He request to be cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackwell Funeral Home.

James grew up in Ponca City, Oklahoma, attending a country school in the Ponca City area.

James married his wife, Carolyn Sue (Klinger) Huff on July 25, 1958 and celebrated forty two years together before she preceded him in death in 2000.

James and his family moved to Caldwell, Kansas in 1969 before moving to Renfrow, Oklahoma in 1974. In 1979 they moved to Blackwell, Oklahoma where they made their home.

He served in the United State Air Force and was stationed in Germany. He was released with an Honorable Discharge in January 1962 receiving a Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal in Germany, and a National Defense Service Medal.

James enjoyed working as a cattle and wheat farmer. He was a member of the VFW.

Survivors included his three sons, James Bradley Huff of Blackwell, OK, John Earl Huff of Dallas, TX, Justin Jerome Huff of Blackwell, OK; one sister, Edith Mowder.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sue Huff; his parents, Daniel and Kate Huff; a sister, Joann Anderson; and a brother, John Huff.

Memorials may be made to Image Hospice in care of Blackwell Funeral Home, 301 W. Blackwell, Blackwell, Oklahoma 74631.

Condolences may be sent to the family using our online guest book at www.blackwellfh.com