Ralph "Mickey" Huffman

Maurice - Ralph “Mickey” Huffman, 92, of Maurice, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Born in Itasca, Texas, to Obe Dare and Agnes Huffman – Mickey was the youngest of nine children—including two sets of twins—and was himself a twin. From an early age, Mickey stood out as a remarkable athlete. At Itasca High School, he excelled in football, baseball, basketball, and track, setting the stage for a lifelong love of sports and mentorship. After high school, Mickey attended Hardin-Simmons University and was later drafted by the Philadelphia Athletics to play professional baseball. In 1953, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed in Cape May, New Jersey. During his service, an opportunity arose when the base admiral asked who wanted to transfer to Hawaii. Mickey’s hand "nearly broke the sound barrier" going up—an enthusiastic yes that would change his life forever. It was in Hawaii that he met Miss Aloha Hawaii 1954, Maureen Stevens, and the two were married on October 30, 1955. He went on to graduate from the University of Hawaii, where he also played football. Mickey loved the game—whether it was golf, baseball, or watching football on Sundays—but nothing brought him more joy than his family. With the arrival of his four children (Steve, Michael, Margaret, and Randy), his focus turned fully to coaching and teaching. Guiding young minds, both on and off the field, became his life’s passion. For 69 beautiful years, Mickey was married to the love of his life, Maureen Stevens Huffman, until her passing in January 2025. Their love and partnership stood as an example to all who knew them. Those who knew Mickey—“Coach” to many—remember him for his unwavering dedication, generous heart, and deep love for his students and players. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched and the lessons he instilled. Preceded in death by his wife, Maureen Huffman, and his parents Obe Dare and Agnes Huffman. Survived by his children, Steve Huffman (Kerrie), Michael Huffman (Monica), Margaret Huffman Bailey (Robby), and Randy Huffman; his grandchildren, Clinten Bailey (Jessica), Drew Huffman (Brooke), Candice Bailey Gebbia (Elliot), Clayton Huffman (Chancy), Leah Grabert Fink (Andrew), Kyle Huffman (Keather), Mick Huffman (Myka), Samantha Grabert Foreman (Corey), Marina Huffman Osborne (Marshall), and Madison Huffman; as well as his great-grandchildren, Robby Huffman, Everett Hufman, Ainsley Bailey, Eastyn Huffman, Kaylon Huffman, Hudson Bailey, Harper Bailey, Madalyn Gebbia, Klayton Huffman, Maddox Gebbia, MJ Huffman, Kayson Huffman, and Moxyn Huffman. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Vermilion Healthcare Center for all the love and care that Mickey received during his stay. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.

Ralph "Mickey" Huffman

June 8, 1931 - May 15, 2025