Merlin Ray Huff, 59, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 30, 1965 in Louisville to Leon and Margaret Johnson Huff of Columbia, who survives.
Mr. Huff was a dry wall finisher for Huff Drywall for 26 years, where he enjoyed working with his father and brother. He and his father, Leon, had Huff Antiques and Collectibles, and he will be very missed by all his great friends that would hang out at the antique store on the weekends. When he wasn’t working or enjoying his friends at the antique store, he liked spending time with his family and friends, especially his nieces.
In addition to his parents, Leon and Margaret Huff, he is also survived by a brother, Stacy Huff (Sheila); a sister, Pam Bivens; and three nieces, Sarah Huff, Madison Huff, and Emily Bivens all of Columbia.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Callie Huff and Clyde and Hazel Johnson.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Freedom Cemetery.
Bro. Raymond Atwood and Bro. Scott Allen officiated, and pallbearers were Simon Wilson, Brandon White, Lonnie Devore, Nick Devore, Bobby Devore, Kyle Devore and Lionel Devore.
