Paul Oscar Huffman

September 8, 1915 - October 26, 2011

Paul Oscar Huffman, age 96, of Hemet, CA, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. He was born Wednesday, September 08, 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri. In his younger years he worked hard taking care of greyhounds and as a featherweight boxer to help support his siblings. Later he worked as a welder in Cairo, Egypt. From there he came to California where he joined the union and eventually became Business Manager of Local 250 where he had a huge impact negotiating pensions, benefits and better working conditions for workers. Paul married Maryann McComb in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 15th, 1956. His greatest accomplishment though was his job as a grandfather. At this, he was phenomenal! He was a mentor, a best friend, and he showered his grandchildren with great love. He is survived by his loving wife; Maryann Huffman; Son; Richard Lee Hayden Jr. from Mechanicsville, VA., and daughter; Debbie Eddy from Idyllwild, CA. His passing leaves a huge void in our lives, but we take great comfort that he is free from pain and living with our Heavenly Father. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mc Wane Family Funeral Home, 350 N. San Jacinto, Hemet, CA, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, October 27, 2011. Funeral service will be at Mc Wane Family Funeral Home at 11:00am on Friday, October 28, 2011. Graveside service will be at Perris Valley Cemetery at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 28, 2011. Interment will be at Perris Valley Cemetery, Perris, CA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcwanefamily.com