Ronald “Ron” Huffman

Ronald Gene "Ron" Huffman, age 66, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017, from a year-long battle with brain cancer, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau .

He was born May 25, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, to Paul G. and Ella L. Chapman Huffman. He and Karen Meier were married October 8, 2000 at Old McKendree Church in Jackson.

Ron was a 1970 graduate of Jackson High School where he held offices in the FFA, including president. He was involved in his uncle, Freddie Ristig's, dairy farm since his early teens. He later purchased the farm and operated Midway Dairy Farms until his death.

He is survived by his wife, Karen, and their son, William Angus Huffman of the home; two sons from a previous marriage, Scott David Huffman and Christopher David Huffman of Florida; five siblings, Paul (Carla) Huffman and Gary Huffman of Oak Ridge, Dale (Mary) Woeltje of Jackson, Glenn (Tammy) Woeltje of Jackson, Tennessee and Evelyn Huffman Skinner of Lexington, Kentucky; two sisters-in-law, Robin McQuay of Jackson and Beth (Bob) Armstrong of Kansas City, Missouri and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Earl Huffman and a brother-in-law, Jim Skinner.

The visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2017 at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2017 at the funeral home with Elder James E. Moore officiating.

Interment will be in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

The family suggests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.