Jeffrey Huffman

Jeffrey "Jeff" Gene Huffman, of Jenison, Michigan, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at the age of 71. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Jeffrey came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Jeff married the love of his life, Donna Jean Homrich, on December 18, 1971. He was a jack of all trades. Jeff was a baker for many years, then a truck driver, and recently worked at the casino. He loved to fix cars, take care of his yard, and especially make sure that his family had everything that they needed. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Huffman; parents-in-law, Philip and Audrey Homrich; two brothers, Kevin and Randall; and sisters-in-law, Phyllis and Kathy. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Donna; mother, Jacqueline Huffman; children, Becky (Jamie) Wert, Jeffrey P. Huffman, Kendra (Christopher) Lewis, and Audrey (Corby) Merriman; daughter-in-law, Caryn Huffman; 13 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Carol (Duane) Dykhouse, Alan Huffman, Patrick (Susan) Huffman, and Kristine (Alan) Matthews; sisters-in-law, Cindy (Jerry) Bussis, Janie (Rob) Kuhn, and Lisa (Mark) Millar; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 1:00pm at Grandville Church of Christ, 3725 44th Street SW, Grandville, MI 49418. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to the staff of Brookcrest Nursing Home and Emmanuel Hospice for the care and compassion they showed Jeff throughout this difficult time. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the family to help cover expenses. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jeffrey Huffman, please visit our flower store.