08/26/2025
Benjamin Thomas Huffman, Jr.
April 2, 1941- August 24, 2025
Eupora, Mississippi
Thomas Huffman, aged 84, passed away on August 24, 2025. He was born to Benjamin Thomas Huffman, Sr. and Jessie Mae Edwards Huffman on April 2, 1941.
Thomas was primarily a self-employed worker who drove trucks and equipment. From driving log trucks to buses, he liked to be on the move. He took pleasure in riding to festivals and markets with his life-long friend Richard O’Neal. Thomas also enjoyed gardening, especially a variety of tomatoes. However, his greatest joy was always his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.
Thomas is survived by one brother, John Huffman of Eupora; two daughters, Deborah Huffman Barnett (Huelon) of Eupora and Gail Huffman Stafford (Joe) of Eupora; four grandchildren, Ken Barnett (Michele) of Townsville, South Carolina; Chris Barnett of Blytheville, Arkansas; Chandler Blaylock (Lee) of Eupora; and Morgan Willard (Tristan) of Mantatchie, Mississippi; and nine great grandchildren, Michael Barnett, Riley Barnett, C.J. Barnett, Kendyl Barnett, Gianna Korber, Allie Lagoa, Xander Blaylock, Waylon Willard, and Maggie Medders.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Thomas Huffman Sr.; his wife, Gladys Jeanette Johnson Huffman; one brother, Thomas Emerson Huffman of Eupora; four sisters, Evelyn Huffman Rowland of Eupora; Bonnie Huffman Woods of Houston, Texas; Joe Huffman Massey of Kosciusko; and Bernice Huffman of Eupora.
Funeral visitation will be Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 10 A.M.-12:00 P.M. at Wise Reed Funeral Home, with the funeral service following at 12:00 P.M. in the Wise Reed Chapel. The graveside service will be held in the Wise Reed Chapel as well. Pallbearers are Gary Dewberry, Marvin Huffman, Tyler Huffman, Ricky McCulloch, Randy McGarr, and Scott McGarr. Wise Reed Funeral Home will be overseeing all arrangements.