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COL Norman P Huggins

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Birth	:	24 Oct 1929 Mullins, Marion County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	11 Feb 2018 Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
Burial	:	Red Hill Memorial Gardens, Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.1679993, -79.2284012
Description	:	Colonel Norman P. Huggins, USAF (Ret) passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Valdosta, GA. He was born on October 24, 1929 in Mullins, SC. As the oldest of 4 boys to the parents of J. Lawton and Lucille Wiggins Huggins of Mullins, SC, he is survived by his wife of 65 years of Valdosta, GA, son and wife of Marietta, GA daughter of Valdosta, 3 grandsons, and a brother of Mullins, SC. Norman was predeceased by 2 brothers, Joseph Pierce Huggins, Dr. Kenneth Lawton Huggins and a son in law, Lt Col Barry Dale Fulbright, USAF. Norman was... Read More	Colonel Norman P. Huggins, USAF (Ret) passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Valdosta, GA. He was born on October 24, 1929 in Mullins, SC. As the oldest of 4 boys to the parents of J. Lawton and Lucille Wiggins Huggins of Mullins, SC, he is survived by his wife of 65 years of Valdosta, GA, son and wife of Marietta, GA daughter of Valdosta, 3 grandsons, and a brother of Mullins, SC. Norman was predeceased by 2 brothers, Joseph Pierce Huggins, Dr. Kenneth Lawton Huggins and a son in law, Lt Col Barry Dale Fulbright, USAF. Norman was a son, husband, father, grandfather, USAF Officer / Tactical Reconnaissance Pilot, Vietnam War hero, hunting/fishing enthusiast and passionate conservationist. On October 31st 1965 (his wedding anniversary), Captain Norman P. Huggins was one of the first 10 fighter pilots shot down over North Vietnam and the 1st to make it back without being captured. He was part of what is known as a “VooDoo 101er Tactical Reconnaissance Pilot” flying the RF 101 C for low level Tactical Recon. The tag line for these VooDoo 101er’s has become “Alone, Unarmed and Unafraid” which describes Norman perfectly. He was successfully rescued after a 3 hour engagement with North Viet Cong in the waters off shore for which he was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. In his post retirement years Norman was instrumental in the “saving” of Moody Air Force base in Valdosta, GA from the downsizing of Military bases during the 1990’s. He was also active in the Order of the Daedalians, Gator Flight, associated with Moody AFB. Although his time as a USAF Officer was significant, he will equally be remembered as a passionate outdoorsman and conservationist. He was quite involved in helping the Nature Conservancy efforts to protect beautiful and unspoiled land tracts along the Little Pee Dee river in Marion County, SC. Funeral Services will be held at Macedonia United Methodist Church and followed by a Graveside service at Red Hill Cemetery in Mullins, SC starting at 11:00 am on March 3, 2018. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to The Nature Conservancy in the name of Norman P. Huggins at www.nature.org. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com Carson McLane of Valdosta, GA and www.coxcollinsfuneralhome.com

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COL Norman P Huggins's memorial is located at: Red Hill Memorial Gardens, Mullins, Marion County, USA.
When did COL Norman P Huggins death?
COL Norman P Huggins death on 11 Feb 2018 in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
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Latitude: 34.1679993
Longitude: -79.2284012

Family Members:

Parent

John Lawton Huggins

(1897 - 1985)

Lucille Wiggins Huggins

(1912 - 1994)

Siblings

Infant Son Huggins

(unknow - 1934)

Infant Daughter Huggins

(unknow - 1934)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Red Hill Memorial Gardens
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1679993, -79.2284012

2. Nazarene Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1699982, -79.2249985

3. Mullins Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1779000, -79.2148000

4. Gapway Baptist Church Cemetery
Gapway, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1583595, -79.2466202

5. Harrington Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1873150, -79.1923230

6. Lambert Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1575012, -79.2718964

7. Martin Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1555060, -79.2720190

8. Progressive Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2080820, -79.2370870

9. McMillan Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2092018, -79.2213974

10. Center UMC Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2075970, -79.1990020

11. Smith Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2097200, -79.2006600

12. Midway Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2002300, -79.1858600

13. Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2086800, -79.1921870

14. Mill Church Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2127310, -79.1910620

15. Smith Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1427994, -79.2869034

16. Gilchrist Cemetery
Nichols, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2057640, -79.1770880

17. Mayers Memorial Park
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2205009, -79.2578964

18. Norton's Memorial Park
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2211571, -79.2581635

19. Cedardale Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2211990, -79.2584991

20. Jordan Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1232800, -79.2747400

21. Lewis Cemetery
Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1561400, -79.1581500

22. Old Field Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2310982, -79.2394028

23. Smith-Waller Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1535988, -79.3041992

24. Hill Crest Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.2319300, -79.2380620