Russell Eugene Huffman, 96, of Salem, died at 3:10 PM on Saturday, June 15 at his grandson's home.

He was born on January 19, 1923 in Canfield, OH, the son of the late Russell Wilbur and Ethel May (Stewart) Huffman.

He served in the Army from 1944-1946. He lived in the Greenford area for 85 years and was the long time owner of Huffman Fruit Farm in Greenford. Eugene farmed for over 50 years, turning the farm over to his son, John in 1987, but continuing to working full time until 1999. He was an active member of the Greenford Christian Church, Mahoning County Farm Bureau, Salem Fruit Growers, and Ohio Fruit Growers Society. Eugene was a Greenford Ruritan member for twenty years. He also attended the Greenford Lutheran Church prior to moving to Graham, North Carolina. While he lived in Graham, North Carolina for 11 years, he was a member of the American Legion and attended the New Covenant Fellowship Church.

He is survived by his children; John (Emily) Huffman of Salem, OH, Dennis (Susan) Huffman of Takoma Park, MD, Margaret (Doug Tench) Huffman of Salinas, CA, five grandchildren, Melody (Marcos) Quiroz, Joshua (Tempa) Huffman, David (Carolyn) Huffman, Gabriela (Junier) Oliva and Nicole Huffman, six great-grandchildren, Javier, Sophia and Daniela Quiroz, Emery Huffman, Kylee and Kiera Huffman.

Donations can be made in Eugene's memory with the Missions Fund of the Greenford Christian Church (11767 Lisbon Road, Greenford, Ohio 44422) or MVI Hospice (4891 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44505)