Merlin Ray Huff, 59, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 30, 1965, in Louisville, KY to Leon and Margaret Johnson Huff of Columbia, KY who survives.

Mr. Huff was a dry wall finisher for Huff Drywall for 26 years where he enjoyed working with his father and brother. He and his father Leon had Huff Antiques and collectibles, and he will be very missed by all his great friends that would hang out at the antique store on the weekends. When he wasn't working or enjoying his friends at the antique store, he liked spending time with his family and friends, especially his nieces.

In addition to his parents Leon and Margaret Huff, he was also survived by a brother Stacy Huff (Sheila), a sister Pam Bivens and three nieces Sarah Huff, Madison Huff, and Emily Bivens all of Columbia, KY.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Callie Huff and Clyde and Hazel Johnson.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Freedom Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday after 10:00am at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Raymond Atwood and Bro. Scott Allen will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Simon Wilson, Brandon White, Lonnie Devore, Nick Devore, Bobby Devore, Kyle Devore and Lionel Devore.