William ‘Bill’ Huff celebrates his 100th birthday

Michael Hare

April 6, 2024 at 9:41 PM

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) – One local West Virginia resident has been living for a century.

Born in Renick, West Virginia, William ‘Bill’ Huff is celebrating his 100th birthday. Huff is a Marine Corp veteran serving with the 131 squadron.

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Huff served as the associate superintendent of Greenbrier County Schools as well.

His life has been very eventful including being a schoolteacher, raising cattle and serving on the school board. Huff served Greenbrier County for many years.

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