James Leland Huffman, 88, of Roann, Indiana, died at 5:15 pm, Monday, September 12, 2022, at his home. He was born on April 22, 1934, in North Manchester, Indiana, to Cecil and Orma (Kiem) Huffman.
Jim was a 1952 graduate of Roann High School. He married Connie Haag at the Roann United Methodist Church parsonage on November 26, 1952. Jim retired from Container Corporation in Wabash after 40 years and also worked 20 years at Jellystone Campground in Pierceton, Indiana. He attended the Roann United Methodist Church, and was a former Boy Scout leader. Jim enjoyed golfing, fishing, woodworking, camping, and especially his family.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Huffman of Roann, four children, Karen (Lance) Simmons of Lakewood, California, Douglas (Carol) Huffman of Amarillo, Texas, Cheryl Pletch and Stacey (Sean) Bone, both of Wabash, seven grandchildren; Joli (Tyler) Cook, Abbie (Mark) Warrick, Josh (Terra) Huffman, Indie (Ryan) Hall, Evan Pletch, Eli Bone, Emma Bone, twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Bob Huffman and Chuck Huffman.
Friends may call 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Street, Roann. Private family services and burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann.
Preferred memorial is Roann Covered Bridge Association.
The memorial guest book for Jim may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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