Mr. Eddie P. Hufford "Sarge" died peacefully in his home on December 23, 2020 in Warrensburg, MO at the age of 77.
Ed is survived by wife, Jane Hufford; daughter, Terri Hentz and husband Tom of North Carolina, step-son Bryan Carter of St. Joseph, MO, and step-son Matt Carter and wife Amy of Warrensburg; 5 grandsons Ben Likens and Hallee of Hernando, MS, Ryan, Chris, Marc, and Luke Carter all of Warrensburg; and 1 great granddaughter Sophie Marie Likens. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ed was born on May 17, 1943 in Baker, MT to Helen Hufford (Tennant) and Melvin Hufford. In 1983, Ed retired as a Sergeant First Class from the United States Army after 20 years of service. He married his wife in 2006. After moving to Warrensburg, Ed helped organize a local American Legion Riders chapter, remained an active and dedicated member, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle late into life.
Ed was an accomplished mechanic and often taught his grandsons how to fix mowers to ride around their farm. He was a generous and caring individual who loved his family.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home with Brother Charles Brant officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and can be left in care of the funeral home.
The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice for their care and dedication.

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