Jack “Jay” Huffman

Jack Jack “Jay” Howell Huffman, Jr., of Donie, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at the Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck. Jay has left many with wonderful memories and a clear definition of what a good man truly means.

Jay married his beloved Rene’ on March 8, 1980, and the two remained inseparable from each other throughout their blessed marriage.

Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Freda Huffman; his sister, Carrie Lynn Rattan; and two brothers-in-law, Dave Rattan and David Goodwin.

Wonderful memories of Jay are left to be shared by his wife, Rene’ Huffman of Donie; his brother, Richard Huffman and wife Tami of Magnolia; three brothers-in-law, John J. Goodwin of Naples, Bill Goodwin and wife Kris of New Orleans, LA, and Steve Goodwin and wife Stacy of McComb, MS. Jay is also survived by his much loved nephews and nieces, Cory Rattan and wife Jessica, Scott Rattan and wife Brianna, Loren David and husband Chase, Jennifer Stults and husband Austin, Matthew Goodwin and wife Sarah, Jamie Rawls and husband Adam, and Nathan Goodwin; great-nieces and great-nephews, Shane Rattan, Eli Rattan, Charlie Rattan, Kason David, Kinsley David, Tripp Stults, Andi Stults, Kaileigh Goodwin, and J. W. Goodwin; other relatives and many friends.

Jay was a man of all trades, working in electrical, auto mechanics, and just about anything he could work his hands on.

Jay found a calling as an EMT/ Firefighter with the Mexia Fire Department and being a catalyst in building and upgrading the Donie H uffman Volunteer Fire Department, becoming its Fire Chief upon its completion.

Jay had a passion for model trains and set up his own train room to the delight of many who entered the room.

Second only to the love of his wife was his love of motorcycles. Having been a rider most of his life, he started a vintage motorcycle repair shop in Donie on the farm he and Rene’ share.

And with this love of his motorcyclists family, he was able to help organizations by raising funds for breast cancer research and the American Fallen Soldiers Project along with the Combat Vet Motorcycle Association.

Jay and Rene’ always believed that any event they held must be for a greater good for others. This was Jay’s witness to his Christian Faith put into action.

To say Jay’s passing leaves a void is an understatement as so many can testify to. Jay will always be a shining example of a good man to those who will remember him.

A celebration of life memorial service at the Huffman Farm, 1020 FCR 751, Donie, Texas 75838, was held on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at 2 p.m.