Merlin Ray Huff, 59, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his residence. He was born on July 30, 1965 in Louisville, KY to Leon and Margaret Johnson Huff of Columbia, KY who survives. 

Mr. Huff was a dry wall finisher for Huff Drywall for 26 years where he enjoyed working with his father and brother. He and his father Leon had Huff Antiques and collectibles, and he will be very missed by all his great friends that would hang out at the antique store on the weekends. When he wasn’t working or enjoying his friends at the antique store, he liked spending time with his family and friends, especially his nieces.

SURVIVORS:

His parents: Leon and Margaret Huff of Columbia 

1 brother: Stacy Huff (Sheila) of Columbia 

1 sister: Pam Bivens of Columbia 

3 nieces: Sarah Huff, Madison Huff, and Emily Bivens all of Columbia, KY

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Callie Huff and Clyde & Hazel Johnson.

Funeral service: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. Raymond Atwood and Bro. Scott Allen officiating

Burial: Freedom Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday after 10:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Simon Wilson, Brandon White, Lonnie Devore, Nick Devore, Bobby Devore, Kyle Devore and Lionel Devore

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary in charge of the arrangements.