David Hufford

David Hufford, 85, of New Castle passed away Friday July, 28 2017 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born August 18, 1931 in New Castle to the late Paul and Mary (Huber) Hufford.

David was a 1949 graduate of New Castle High School and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1951 – 1958. He was employed with Chrysler Corp. for 34 years and Warner Gear for 9 years as machine repairman. He was an avid fisherman, a computer enthusiast and enjoyed photography.

He is survived by his sister, Lois Jarrett of Greenfield, children, Sherri (Bill) Vandergriff of Chattanooga, TN, Jenny (Dale) Fultz of Lewisville, Larry (Susie) Hufford of New Castle, Karen (Steve) Thompson of New Castle, Vicki (Companion: Claris Clements) Walters of New Castle, Jody (Kevin) Vincent of Logansport, grandchildren, Tracy (Companion: Jason Green) Dumford of Chattanooga, TN, Stephanie (Companion: Marty Dickerson) Buscemi of Ringgold, GA, Chad (Staci) Whitehead of New Castle, Holly (Companion: Bryan Guffey) Hudson of New Castle, Christopher (Melanie) Hufford of New Castle; Jason Hunnicutt of Muncie, Benjamin (Michelle) Walters of New Castle, Adam (Chelsea) Walters of Muncie, Julie (Jeremy) Warner of Brownsburg, Katie (Dave) O’Neal of Ft. Wayne, Kari (Jesse) Michaels of Logansport, 18 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Rebecca Joy Hufford, sister, Winifred Freeland and brother, Richard Hufford.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Visitation will be 4 – 7 p.m. Sunday, July 30 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 5250 Vogel Rd, Suite A, Evansville, IN 47715. Condolences and memories of David may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com .