Robyn "Rob" Douglas Huffman, 73, of Chipley, FL passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Rob was born on April 30, 1952, at Tooele General Hospital, in Tooele, UT. He graduated from Tooele High School and earned a BS in Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University. Rob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a spiritual man, a devout Catholic, and a proud American Patriot. He served his country honorably for over 26 years in the US Air Force. Rob also worked for 21 years with Motorola / Continental as a Product Quality Engineer. He was married to the love of his life, Desiree Huffman, for 35 years. He was a proud member of the American Legion and Knights of Columbus. Rob's hobbies and interests include amateur radio, carpentry, being a mechanic, and participating as a Eucharistic Minister and Lay Reader. He was a kind, patient man with a strong heart, a strong back, and a quiet stubborn streak. There was no task he was afraid to tackle, especially with Desiree at his side. He will be remembered for his warmth, his smile, his matter-of-fact sense of humor, and his sincerity. He will be remembered most of all for the joy he brought to all who loved and knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mayme Marie (Jesina) and Richard Darrell Huffman; as well as two brothers, Terry Huffman and Michael Huffman.

Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years, Desiree T. Huffman; four sons, Thomas Huffman, Tony Huffman (Sondra), Timothy Huffman, and Seth Huffman; two daughters, Tammy T. Leiker and Tammy R. Timms (Matthew); two brothers, Richard Huffman (Gaylynn) and Larry Huffman (Sharon); a sister, Deborah Wallace; 18 grandchildren; as well as 18 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 11:30am until a Funeral Mass is celebrated at 12:30pm Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, with Fr. Frank Watts celebrant. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery, with full Air Force honors.

Active Pallbearers will be Tom Huffman, Tony Huffman, Timothy Huffman, Luke Huffman, Matthew Timms, Jonas Cantey, Dylan Quinones, and Xavier Dearco.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Huffman, Richard Huffman, Keegan Huffman, Aiden Huffman, and Scott Burnett.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HLH Heroes Foundation - ( https://secure.givelively.org/donate/hlh-heroes-foundation-not-for-profit/tammy-timms )

The family would like to give special thanks to Ascension Sacred Heart, doctors, nurses and staff, as well as to Vitas Hospice and staff for the compassionate care given to Rob and the amazing support they provided for the family. The family would like to also thank Fr. Frank Watts for the great spiritual guidance provided to Rob and the family.