John David Huffman, Jr. "J.D.", 90. Helena, Missouri, passed away at his home July 14, 2022.  He was born to John David Huffman, Sr. and Annetta Francis (Swink) Huffman on July 29, 1931, in Helena, MO.

J.D. graduated from Helena School in 1949. During the Korean War, J.D.  served as an Aircraft Mechanic in the U.S. Navy, July 22, 1949-April 23, 1953.  He then attended Agricultural School in Maysville MO. J.D. was a retired Dairy Farmer.

J.D. and Olyve Joann Zimmerman were united in marriage July 29, 1952, at the Helena Baptist Church.  They shared their union in a double ceremony with friends Lynn and Eva Showalter. Joann and J.D. enjoyed 66 years of marriage, until her death on December 5, 2018.

Also preceding J.D. in death are his parents; sister, Margaret Bowland;   brothers: Max, Glen, Jewell, Bob, Bill, and George Huffman; and Great-Granddaughter Olyve Healey.

J.D. is survived by son Cort Huffman (Laurie), Helena, MO, and daughter Dee Ann McIntyre (Benjamin), Chillicothe, Illinois; Grandchildren: Catrina (Seth) Mason, Emily (Ben) Healey, Samuel, Claire, and Macy McIntyre; great-grandchildren: Harper and Annabelle Mason; Siblings JoAnn Hartbauer, Jerry and Jim Huffman; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

J.D. was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge.

Celebration of Life will be held at the Green Valley Baptist Church, St. Joseph, MO, Saturday, July 23, 2022, 2:00 PM. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon to 2 PM prior to the funeral. Full Military Rights immediately following the funeral at the Helena Cemetery

The family requests donations to Bethel Baptist Church Missionary Support in lieu of flowers.