LLOYD JACKSON HUFFMAN

Lloyd Jackson “Bodie” Huffman born July 6, 1930, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, December 17, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Lucille Huffman;Special Aunt and Uncle, Rose “Kitty” and Boulware Taliaferro; beloved Uncle, Gordon “Pick” Henley of Tappahannock, Va. and infant great granddaughter, Charlotte Huffman. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Jean S. Huffman; dear sister and brother-in-law, Roberta and Richard Davis; sister-in-law, Carolyn S. Bishop; Sons, Lloyd “Sonny” Huffman, Jr. and wife Debbie, Frank H. Huffman and wife Susan; Grandchildren, Jessica Breeden and husband David, Cole Huffman and wife, Whitney, and Harrison, Landon and Josie Huffman.; Great Grandchildren, Jackson “Jack” and Zoe Breeden, Bode and Drew Huffman; as well as many special nieces and nephews. Whether known as Lloyd, Bodie, Dad, or Paw Paw, he was loved. Bodie was raised on John’s Creek in Maggie, where he attended a one room schoolhouse, participated in cattle drives to Mountain Lake, “where the cattle were summered”, and played mumbley-peg on the playground with his friends. As a teen, he moved to Craig’s Creek to the farm where he lived the rest of his life. At the age of nineteen he married his high school sweetheart, Jean Sutphin, and on December 1, 2023, they celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary. Bodie was proud of his service in the US Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He spoke fondly of his weekend trips from Camp Lejeune to New Castle with fellow Craig County Marines. After leaving the Marine Corp, he began his career at the General Electric Plant in Salem and remained there until his retirement. His life reflected his strong faith. Bodie served many years at Mt. View Christian Church and later at New Castle Christian Church. Throughout his life, he continually expressed his thankfulness for the blessings God had granted. Bodie and Jean enjoyed traveling—trips out West, tours of European capitals and strolls atop The Great Wall of China. But their trips to Paint Bank, Covington, Lewisburg, and Salem were equally special. They just enjoyed being together. All who knew him will miss his humble spirit, kind heart, gentle demeanor and selfless generosity, but his family will especially miss his unwavering love. Bodie endeared himself to all, most recently to the staff of Warm Hearth-Kroontje Health Center and the nurses of Medi-Hospice whose love and care was a reflection of their extraordinary devotion. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or to Feeding Southwest Virginia 1025 Electric Rd, Salem VA 24153. Funeral Services will be held 12:00 PM Friday, December 22, 2023, at the New Castle Christian Church with Pastors Raymond Christian and Bill Frazier officiating. Interment will follow at the Huffman Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. www.paitselfh.com