Henry J. 'Hank' Huff, 43

MILTON - Henry J. "Hank" Huff, of Milton, a hero with a heart of gold, passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was 43. Born on April 29, 1965, Hank was the youngest of five children born to Patricia (Marvel) Huff Stenger and the late Richard M. Huff Sr. Hank was married to Michelle Kandravi in August 1988 and they were blessed with two sons, Joshua Henry, 18 and Zachary John, 15. Hank was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was a 4-wheeler and train enthusiast and was well known in the area for his memorable fireworks displays throughout the years. Hank especially loved the Boy Scouts Organization, and had been active in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for the past twenty years. He enjoyed the memories made with his sons whether it be camping, whitewater rafting or other scouts activities that they were involved in. He had served as Assistant Scout Master of Troop 198 in Milton. Hank was a member of Goshen U.M. Church in Milton and was very involved with the preservation efforts at Sand Hill Church in Georgetown. In addition to his wife and children, Hank is survived by his mother, Patricia Huff Stenger; two brothers, Richard M. "Rick" Huff Jr. (Diane), and Douglas M. Huff (Susan); two sisters, Jerilyn P. Huff and Jocelyn Huff Godwin (Hal); father and mother-in-law, William Kandravi Sr. (Sharon); sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Tammy Abele (Andy); brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Billy Kandravi Jr. (Shannon); several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dogs, Toby and Shadow. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market Street, Georgetown, where friends may call Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery, Georgetown. Flowers are accepted, or contributions, in memory of Hank, can be made to Sand Hill Church Preservation, c/o Grace U.M. Church, 7 S. King Street, Georgetown, DE 19947; the Henry J. Huff Memorial Fund, c/o Wilmington Trust Co., P.O. Box 17, Lewes, DE 19958 or can be dropped off to any Wilmington Trust Bank.