John "Butch" R. Huff

JOHN “BUTCH” R. HUFF, 78, of Smithton, Illinois, passed away at 3:12 pm, Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born to the late John M. and Fannie E. (nee Haeffner) Huff on September 19, 1946, in East St. Louis, Illinois. Butch married Carolyn D. Collins on March 14, 1968, at Edgemont Bible Church, Belleville, Illinois; she preceded him in death on July 10, 2015. He worked as a mail carrier for the United States Post Service for 34 years and served as President of NALC Branch #155 for over 20 years. Butch was a member of St. Matthew Church, Belleville, Illinois. He started the Belleville NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and was also the Labor Man of the Year in 1996. He was a Vietnam Navy Veteran. Survivors: 3 Children: John E. Huff Belleville, IL Theresa Scully (David Goring) Smithton, IL Jenny (Rich) Kehrer Smithton, IL 1 Brother: Bill Huff Mascoutah, IL 5 Grandchildren: Louis Kehrer, Kris Scully, Peyton Kehrer, Ava Scully, and Vivian Kehrer 1 Nephew: Billy (Amy) Huff Collinsville, IL 1 Niece: Julie (Matt) Meinert Florissant, MO Several Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends Preceded in death by: Wife, Parents, and Sister-in-law – Patricia “Pat” Huff Funeral Service: 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 27, 2025 St. Matthew Church 1200 Moreland Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 Officiating: Rev. Bob Swickard Visitation: Thursday – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm St. Matthew Church, Belleville, Illinois Memorials: Tunnels to Towers Foundation St. Jude Research Children’s Hospital St. Matthew’s Missions Fund Butch and Carol will be inurned together at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri at a later date.