Mitchell "Barney" Huff

Mitchell Byron "Barney" Huff was the life of the party, a man that will be remembered for his outgoing personality, sense of humor and his kind heart. Barney was an all around avid outdoorsman and took advantage of all it had to offer. The summer months were spent fishing, canoeing and camping. He also enjoyed hunting and a nice round of golf and had a passion for visiting the various speedways. During the snowy winter months he would run his snowmobile around. Some of his other interests included bowling, knife collecting and maintaining his collection of diecast cars as he was a huge NASCAR fan.

As a career millwright with Local 1102, Barney was an excellent craftsman. He took pride in his woodworking and metalworking skills. He made many items that he shared with others, he was known for his well constructed picnic tables. Barney was a loyal friend to many and maintaining those friendships was most important to him. He was an active member of the Paw Paw Eagles, the American Legion Post 49, South Haven, VFW Post 3030, Otsego and a 45 year member of Millwright Local 1102 where he retired after many years of service.

Barney Huff, 68, of Gobles, MI, passed away Sunday May 8, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 3, 1954 in Allegan, the son of the late Mitchell F. Huff and Eliza (VanSlyke) Huff.zA

He is survived by his daughter, Nicole (Jeffrey) Knight of Paw Paw, his son, Scott Huff of Bloomingdale, five grandchildren, Kailee Huff, Taylor Knight, Kyllee Knight, Bailey Knight and Degan Whipple; three great-grandchildren, Lincoln Knight, Raegan Knight and Carter Wass; brother, Arthur (Betty) Huff; and his sister, Sharon Lauer.

Barney was preceded in death by his brother, Nicky Huff and his sister, Connie Huff.

Cremation has taken place. Barney has been laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery. A celebration of life held at the Paw Paw Eagles, M-40 Paw Paw, on Saturday May 14, 2022 beginning at 2:00 p.m.