Robert "Gordon" Huff Jr.

Robert “Gordon” Huff, Jr.

Martinez, GA - Robert "Gordon" Huff, Jr., 83, husband of Nancy Howard Huff, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Church of the Good Shepherd with The Reverend Dr. J. Andrew Menger officiating. Interment will follow at Westover Memorial Park.

Gordon, a native and lifelong resident of Augusta was the son of the late Robert G. Huff, Sr. and Louise Merritt Huff. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and a 1957 graduate of University of Georgia, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity serving as president his senior year. Soon after graduation he was drafted into the US Army and served until 1959. Upon his discharge he returned to work for his father who owned and operated Augusta Foundry, Inc. In 1965 Gordon became president of the company until his retirement in 1999. He served on the board of directors of The Augusta Training Shop for over 26 years (after agreeing to a 3 year term) including a number of years as board president. In 2003 he was honored by Junior Achievement as one of the local professionals that were inducted into the CSRA Business Hall of Fame. He was a former member of Summerville Exchange Club and served as their president from 1992-1993. He was also an active volunteer on the Alzheimer's Committee.

Gordon was a member of The Church of the Good Shepherd for over 55 years serving on the vestry for a number of years.

Augusta knew Gordon and Gordon knew Augusta - he never met a stranger. He dined out breakfast, lunch and dinner to see and socialize with as many folks as possible. He loved better than anything spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, family members include his children: Robert G. “Bobby” Huff, III (Amy), Rebecca "Becky" Beul (Ron), Suzanne Stahler (Mark); grandchildren: Jennifer Huff, Robert G. Huff, IV (Jennifer Bragdon), Keith Brigham (Kristy), Katherine Beul, Thomas Beul, Rachel Stahler, David Stahler, Harrison Stahler; great-grandchildren: Robbie Huff, Owen Brigham, Gordon Brigham; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister: Lois Huff Foster.

Pallbearers will be Gordon’s grandsons: Robert, Keith, Thomas, David, Harrison; and nephew: Robin Foster.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Good Shepherd, 2230 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 or The Augusta Training Shop, 1704 Jenkins Street Augusta, GA 30904.

The family would like to express their gratitude to a special group of ladies who showed their love and support in their care of Gordon during his illness. Vickey Partlow, Jasmine Partlow, Shai Searles, Jenies Martin, Monica Lawson and April Carson- our family is forever grateful! A very special thank you also to April Rosa and her team from Encompass Hospice- you carried us through!

A special Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 19, 2018 from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the home of his daughter, Becky Beul, 4135 Shady Oaks Drive, Martinez, GA. The family will also receive visitors one hour prior to service at the church.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com