Donald Wise Huffman Obituary
The memory of Donald Wise Huffman of Roanoke, Virginia, who passed away on December 5, 2025 at the age of 98, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Elmer Huffman and Virginia Wise Huffman; and his wife Colleen James Huffman. He is survived by: his daughters, Terry (Jim Arnold) of Newport News and Kelly (Russ Ellis) of Roanoke, Virginia.; his grandchildren, William E. Allaun IV, Merritt Wise Allaun (Greg Walters), Dauer Hawkins Ellis (Riley), Jamie Ellis Fidler (Corey) and Virginia Wise Ellis Shields (Blair); his great grandchildren, Jackson Ellis Fidler and Watson Ellis Shields; and his caregiver Rhonda Wood.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Oak Grove Cemetery (318 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450).
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don's memory may be made to Virginia Tech Athletics , c/o Virginia Tech Advancement Division, Office of Gift Accounting, 902 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24061 with a notation of VT Athletics - Don Huffman.