Ace Michael Hufford, 18, of Allendale, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 16, 2005, in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of Michael John Hufford and Renee Weiss.

Ace worked as a cook in the restaurant industry. He really enjoyed cooking, not only at work but for his family and friends. Ace enjoyed spending time with his friends, going fishing, and riding fast motorcycles. He had a real love for speed. During his childhood, Ace enjoyed spending time with his grandparents. He loved his family, was a friend to many, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Ace leaves behind his father, Mike Hufford and wife, Marla; mother, Renee Weiss; brother, Billy Dill; stepbrothers, Cody Bergman, Jacob Sapp; sisters Jacquelynn Lamb, Anasasha Looney, and Haylee Bergman, who was like a little sister to him; his fiancée Jessy; two nephews, Luke, and Layne Dill, one niece, Leah Dill; paternal grandmother, Alice Carol Hufford; maternal grandmother, Pamela Weiss; maternal grandfather, Tim Weiss; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Ace was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gerald Fay Hufford; maternal grandmother, Sara Hedge; maternal great-grandmother, Norma Jean Weiss; sister, Jimmie Sue Dill.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2023 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2023 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Brother Bob Peach officiating. The family asks for all who can to wear a black bandana in honor of Ace.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Ace’s memory to Keepes Funeral Home to help the family offset final expenses. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry St., Mt. Carmel, IL 62863.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Ace’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for his family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com