The Rev. Dale Johnson Huff, 87, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2014,while surrounded by family and friends at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 10, 1927, in Lutesville, MO. son of the late William and Lottie Johnson Huff. On Dec. 8, 1948, he married Vera Nell Stone, she preceded him in death on July 2, 2000. He later married Dotty Wulfers on Aug. 3, 2002. He was a retired Baptist preacher, having served as pastor of Unity Baptist Church in Benton for over 30 years. He also pastored at Millers Chapel Baptist Church of Glenallen, Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Patton, South Side Baptist Church of Charleston, Temple Baptist Church of Sikeston and Dongola Friendship Baptist Church of Advance. He was ordained to the gospel ministry on May 26, 1962. He attended Advance High School, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Harold O. Graul Masonic Lodge #672 AF&AM of Cape Girardeau. He is survived by his wife, Dotty of Cape Girardea; three sons, Greg Huff and Rick Huff of Benton and Harold "Stass" Huff of Lantana, Texas; one daughter, Jeanne (Tim) Essner of New Hamburg; two brothers, David Huff of Benton and Ronald Huff of Kimberling City; three stepchildren, Carla Wulfers of St. Clair, Linda (Jeff) Wyatt of Jackson and Mark (Carol) Wulfers of Canton, Michigan; nine grandchildren, Kim Ziegler, Tabitha Vetter, Stacy Huff, Shane Huff, Denetra Glastetter, Kari Wilhelm, Chance Huff, Leonna Heuring and Samantha Huff; four stepgrandchildren, Carl Wulfers Jr., Josh Wulfers, Tommy Wyatt and Carly Wyatt; and 21 great-grandchildren and one great-stepgrandchild. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Quentin Huff; two sisters, Deloris "Dodie" Cash and Wilma Jean Huff; one grandson, Mark Essner; and one stepgrandson, Evan Wyatt. Visitation is from 4:00 -8:00 PM on Sunday at Unity Baptist Church in Benton, MO. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM on Monday at Unity Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Lowe officiating. Burial will be in Unity Baptist Cemetery in Benton with full military honors. Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com
