Rickey Huffman Obituary

Rickey L Huffman

Summerville - Rickey (Rick) L. Huffman was born on March 8, 1952, in Hickory, North Carolina, to the late Lonnie Everette and Lena Eunice Huffman.

He grew up in Barnwell, South Carolina and graduated a proud Warhorse from Barnwell High School. Soon after, he left to study at Georgia Southern for a year then decided to move to Charleston where he met the love of his life and finished his studies with a degree from MUSC. Rick was the successful business owner of Huffman Dental Lab for 36 years.

He was an avid outdoorsman, especially loving bowhunting and fishing. He enjoyed being on the Ashley River with his family and a glass of Gentleman Jack. His dynamic personality and quick wit always made him the life of the party. He courageously battled cancer since 2000 which never took his sense of humor or spirit.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Brewer Huffman of 48 years. His four children, Carly (Dustin) Hughey, Megan Ricker, Natalie (Jantzen) Smith, Stryker Huffman. Rick was a proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren. He has one brother, Daryl (Caroline) Huffman, a sister Marie Truluck, and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life on April 11, 2026 from 2-5pm at Rick and Karen's home

In lieu of flowers donations in Rick's memory can be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital

We invite you to share a memory and sign our guest book.