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Obituary For Rev. F. L. Huff

The Obituary Rev. Fred L. Huff was born on July 18, 1940, the fourth child of eleven to the parentage of the late Deacon David Huff, Sr. and Ella Williams. At an early age, he showed sign of greatness, learning many life lesson from the wisdom and guidance of his parents. It was their stern hand and standards that helped mold the man he became. It was instilled in him that “If you had a kindness shown, pass it on and to let his eyes see beyond the surface to look for the good in everyone.” Growing up in (Green Pastures) East Gadsden, Alabama he joined First Baptist Church of Green Pastures, He attended Sunday School, B.T.U., sang in the choir, and participated in Vacation Bible School. He graduated from Carver High School in the Class of 1958. He joined the United States Air Force where he served four years during the Vietnam Era. He was a Veteran. Preaching was his passion, but he also was a gifted psalmist. He received his calling into the ministry in July of 1967. His first public sermon was preached at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Attalla, Alabama where he later joined under Reverend W. H. Granger. He pastored his first Church, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Asheville, Alabama a couple of months later. He preach over forty-seven (47) years and served as Pastor of the following Churches. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Ashville, Alabama (2 years), Friendship Baptist Church, Attalla, Alabama (13 years) and Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (33 years) all while working forty-one (41) years at Republic Steel/Gulf States Steel prior to his retirement. He prioritizes his family unit as an essential element in life and a great source of inspiration. His family was the essence of who he was – they showed a distinct characteristic of the strength and the love that is a priceless gift given from God. Before leaving off to the service he met the love of his life of whom he leaves to cherish his memories, Kattie Jean Hill, they were married on May 1, 1963 and were blessed with 6 Sons. Sons, Kelvin Bernard (Marchantinita), Atlanta, Georgia; Frederick Todd (Paul Leath), Lithonia, Georgia: Reginald Lynn (Frankie), Zachary Andre (Jennifer), Shawn Everett (Marchelle), Dana Jermaine all reside in Gadsden, Alabama; Brother; Joseph (Francis) Sister, Ella Mae Hill, both from Cleveland, Ohio; Sister, Paralee (Charles) Coleman, Fayetteville, NC; nine grand-children; five great-grand-children, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends

Public visitations will be Saturday, October 10th, 2020, and Sunday, October 11th, 2020, from noon until 6 PM. at West Gadsden Funeral Home (Chapel)

Funeral services will be 12 O’clock noon Monday, October 12, 2020 Abundant Life Church, 323 South 12th Street Gadsden, Alabama. Bishop Terry Jones, Pastor, Apostle Reginald Huff, Officiating, Reverend Z. Andre’ Huff, Eulogist

Due to COVID-19, masks are required at both public visitations and the funeral service.

Arrangements under the direction of: West Gadsden Funeral Home, Inc. 256-549-0004 

Guest Book

May it comfort you to know that the thoughts and prayers of others are with you. "Blessed be the Lord, that hath given rest unto his people." I Kings 8:56. We love you and believe as Christians God will comfort and strengthen you during this your time of bereavement. Rev Hugh and Scottie Trammell

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May it comfort you to know that the thoughts and prayers of others are with you. "Blessed be the Lord, that hath given rest unto his people." I KINGS 8:56. We love you and believe as Christians God will comfort you in times like these. Just remember to always trust in our Lord who gives us strength. REV. Hugh O and Scottie L Trammell

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Pastor F.L. Huff left a loving legacy that will live on for many generations. My favorite saying of Pastor Fred Huff is "I'm not talking bout nobody, I'm just talking bout what I'm talking about. Always brought a smile. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Huff Family. Lisha&Anthony Keith

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REST IN PEACE PASTOR,YOU FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH,THANKS FOR EVERYTHING THROUGHOUT THE YEARS,I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU DOC!!!

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Our sincere condolences go out to Kattie and family for the loss of a husband and father who has moved on to heaven; as it is written, to be absent in the body is to present with the LORD. May you and your family be joyful and blessed with the favor of God today and forever. Bobby Wilson and family

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Kate, boys, grands, great grands and e tire Huff family my condolences to each of you on the passing of Freddie. Such a wonderful preacher and singer who loved the Lord. When I would always see he and Kate together even when he began to get sick I would always speak and say "who am I" and he would say my friend Mary Castleberry and I would say hello and I sure am. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to thine own understanding in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. May God continue the bless and comfort you is my continued blessings. RIH Freddie.

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Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the Huff family! Rev. Huff was a wonderful man of God and I can remember the many times he teased my sister and me when he would see us or when we visited Macedonia Baptist back in the day. He has entered eternal rest and is resting in the arms of Jesus! Benita Harrell-Jemison & family

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Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Huff family! Rev. Huff was a wonderful man of God! As he has entered eternal rest, may his family cherish his memory always!

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Our sincere condolences are with you the Family. My wife and I can recall so many wonderful memories of Pastor Huff, myself from years of fellowship while playing at Bethel Baptist Church Anniston, Al. and my wife Lillie while attending Sixteenth St.Baptist there in Gadsden. The smile,the laughs and the words imparted are forever in our hearts! Blessings to the family as we keep you lifted in our prayers. Michael & Lillie Evans

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Abundant peace upon you all. We know, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord

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Gwen Bonner

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My heartfelt condolences to you Katie and the Boys, Family and Friends As you mourn the loss of your Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Friend and Loved one. May you cherish the memories and the love Rev. Huff left in your heart. I share in your grief and send my love and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rev. Huff will be greatly missed. Extending Deep Sympathy

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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