Herman C Huffman, 81 years old of Advance, IN, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in IU Medical West. He was born August 31, 1930 in Morgantown, IN, son of the late Howard C and Madge L Richey Huffman. Herman was a member of F.&A.M. Masonic Lodge and a lifetime member of the American Legion. He retired from the Indianapolis Fire Department after 20 years of service. He was also a ham radio operator and coordinator for MARS of Indianapolis. Surviving are sons, Herbert Huffman of Carlisle, IN, Howard B Huffman of Bowling Green, IN, Herman C Huffman II of Drakes Branch, VA, Mark Huffman, MA, and Bruce Shelton of Morantown, WV, daughter, Barbara Nero of Indianapolis, IN, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Huffman. Friends will be received Friday, November 11, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Porter Funeral Home, Jamestown, Indiana. Services will be held at Porter Funeral Home, Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Woodard officiating. Interment will follow in the Jamestown I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.porterfuneralhome.us