1930’s

In 1933, J.W. Huff and J.L. Dickenson recognized the growing need for quality burial plans and services for the community of southwest Virginia and eastern Tennessee.  As a result of their vision Huff-Cook Mutual Burial Association was realized.

1960’s

As the popularity of television grew, Huff-Cook delivered inspiration and encouragement with Jack Harmon as its jovial host on the “Gospel Sing”. Developed and broadcast every Sunday for 23 years, this hour long, live gospel show, was instrumental in bringing Huff-Cook directly into the homes of its members and community while creating a loyal bond between them.

1970’s/1980’s

As expansion continued for Huff-Cook, Jack and his wife Edith happily worked together to meet the demands of a growing company. It was during this period of growth, Jack and Edith welcomed World War II veteran Jesse Walker, founder of the Jesse Walker Scholarship Foundation. Jack, Edith and Jesse brought many years of continued success and prosperity to Huff-Cook.

1990’s/2000’s

As a new millennium approached D.L. Blackmon, with over 40 years of professional experience in the insurance industry, assumed the role of Marketing Director and later became President of Huff-Cook. In 2009, D.L.’s son, Beau, a licensed life insurance agent of 20 years, also joined the Huff-Cook family after serving his country in the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

TODAY

Looking to the future, Beau and the Huff-Cook staff hold soundly to the foundations of our past with the same honor and dedication folks have known and trusted for over 80 years. For all of your family’s final expense planning and burial insurance needs Huff-Cook is here to serve you.

In Memorandum

As a business that prides itself in being a family, Huff-Cook pays tribute to those who have been an integral part of its development and who will forever remain in our hearts.

J.L Dickenson – 1976

Jesse Walker – 2002

Jack Harmon – 2004

Edith Harmon – 2014

D.L. Blackmon – 2014