Dean Huffman

Ronald “Dean” Huffman, 90, of Asheboro, passed away Thursday September 25, 2025, at Randolph Health.

Dean was born in High Point, NC, on October 21, 1934, the son of the late Arlie May Huffman, Sr., and Alma Georgia Caviness Huffman. After working for C. W. Henley. Dean enlisted in the U.S. Army and was station at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Dean left the Army in January 1960 with Honorable discharge. After returning to Randolph County, he went in business with his brother Buddy. They had a carpet store in Trinity, NC, Huffman Carpet. After closing the store Dean went in business for himself selling and installing flooring. Dean closed out his working years working in maintenance at the Randleman Housing Authority. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. He loved fishing and the beach where he and Carol spent their retirement years before moving back to Asheboro. Dean was a man of few words, a gentle soul who loved all people. If you knew Dean well or not a lot you can vouch for his dry sense of humor, always making jokes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his wife of 70 years Carol, brother, Arlie May (Buddy) Huffman, and sister, Bernice Huffman Varner.

He is survived by, son Michael Huffman (Yvette) of Asheboro, NC, daughter Candace Seabolt (Greg) of Denton, NC, grandchildren, Paige Martin (Jason), Tyler Huffman (Jameykay), Hunter Seabolt (Sammie), Jordan Singley (Colby), great grandchildren, Noah Martin, Jude Martin, David Seabolt, Bo Singley, Scout Seabolt, Walker Singley, and Clay Seabolt, daughter-in-law, Lisa Huffman, and many nieces and nephew whom he loved.

A private service will be held at Foster Street Wesleyan Church with Pastor Charles Moses officiating.

The family will receive friends at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Foster Street Wesleyan Church.

The family wants to thank caregiver, Becki Brown, for her support over the past several years.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.