Barney Huffnagle
Darryl “Barney” Starkie Huffnagle, 70, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away surrounded by family in his home on July 27, 2023.
He was born on August 21, 1952, to Robert and Annabelle Huffnagle. Barney grew up in Leetonia, Ohio, and always loved being outdoors. His love of gardening came from time spent helping his grandfather in his garden. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1972 until 1975. After visiting Texas, he fell in love with the landscape and wildlife and moved shortly after. He worked for over 20 years in the pipe industry until he retired in 2019. Barney was an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent many weekends at The Wacky Worm Fish Camp that he built with several of his good friends and at various deer leases. When he wasn’t at the lake, he loved to tend to his garden and famous flower beds with his wife, Helen. After the sun fell you could find him in the “shop” singing karaoke with friends and family. There was one thing for sure, if you were with Barney you were going to have a good time and always laugh. During his battle with Alzheimer’s, he was unable to do most of the things he loved but was blessed to be able to still share many stories from the past.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Helen Huffnagle; mother, Annabelle Huffnagle; sisters, Jane Franklin and her husband, Harold and Joyce Ayers and her husband, Clayton; children, Kathleen Hendon and her husband, Cody and Anna Foster and her husband, Matt; stepchildren, Nikki Jones and Aimee Hatcher; grandchildren, Ian Hatcher, Luke Hendon and Landon Hendon; nephew, Jeremy Ayers and his wife, Rachel; and nieces, Whitney Salazar and her husband, Juan and Chelsey Ayers.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Huffnagle; brother, Denny Huffnagle; and nephew, Knute Bernard.
We will be walking in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Donations are welcome to be made to his team “Barn to Fight” in his memory, donate online.
His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Helen you and Barney were not only good neighbors but very good friends. You both helped us more then you know during our time of great sorrow and wish we could do the same for you. We miss seeing you both out working in your yard with you caring for the flowers and Barney mowing the grass. I hope they need the grass mowed in heaven because I know Barney is already there and tending to .
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Praying for you and your family during this time, much love Anna and the Tullier family.
Helen, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Barney was a wonderful husband to you. I love you and will be praying for your comfort and peace.
Helen we are so very sorry for you and your family’s loss. Prayers that you find more peace than loss like Barney very soon.
Love you,
Annie and Bryant
Helen, my prayers have been and will continue to be with you and all of the family. May God give you peace and ease your grief quickly. I know a saying that reminds me of you … “You can’t keep a good girl down … at least not for long!” Looking forward to helping you make new memories with lots of love and laughter. You deserve only the best. ❤️
Love you much,
Liz Lovoi Welch
My heart is saddened because of your loss my prayers are with you and family. 🙏🙏🙏
My sweet friend Helen, I am so very sorry for your loss. Just know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Prayers for peace and comfort that only God can give. I love you bunches.
Our hearts are saddened at the loss of a great friend. His memories will be with us until we meet again. We will remember his contagious smile, his laugh and the many, many hunting and fishing stories in our hearts. With Barney you always had a good time. He cared about everyone. God Bless. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aunt Helen and family, we are sadden to hear of Uncle Barney’s passing. I wasn’t around alot, but when I was he was an Awesome guy. You and your family will be in my THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. RIP 😇🙏🏼🙏🏼