Lt. Col. David Hoyt Huffines Jr
October 23, 1929 - October 23, 2017
Retired Lieutenant Colonel David Hoyt Huffines, Jr. 88 of Midway, TX; passed away on Monday October 23, 2017 in Madisonville, TX surrounded by his family and friends. A celebration of David’s life is scheduled for 3PM on Friday November 3rd at Elwood Baptist Church with Bro. Glenn Connor and Bro. Sonny Rice officiating. David was born on October 23, 1929 in Abilene, TX to David and Nona Fae Huffines, Sr. David was a career Air Force Officer serving in the Korean War, The Viet-Nam War, and consulting in the Gulf War. He was honorably discharged by The United States Air Force Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel having received both a Meritorious Service Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal. In addition, David worked in the oil and gas industry, received a Bachelor of Business and Education earning a permanent teaching certification, a real estate license, a pilot’s license, started his own company, retired from the Internal Revenue Service, and retired again from Edwards County Sheriff’s department. He hated being idle. David was preceded in death by his parents; his son, David Wayne Huffines; and his daughter, Debbie Huffines Scott. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia (Marks) Huffines; his daughter, Julya Hoover Rebstock and her husband Tre’; and his grandchildren, Kathleen (Katie) Huffines, Zachary Rebstock, and Caleb Rebstock.
Retired Lieutenant Colonel David Hoyt Huffines, Jr. 88 of Midway, TX; passed away on Monday October 23, 2017 in Madisonville, TX surrounded by his family and friends. A celebration of David’s life is scheduled for 3PM on Friday November... View Obituary & Service Information