Huffman

David E. Huffman, 69, of Versailles, passed away peacefully on Oct. 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born Feb. 28, 1957, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Edward and Kathleen G. Huffman.

David was a man of quiet strength. A farmer at heart, David found great joy in working the land, tending his garden and flowers, and spending time around his Allis-Chalmers tractors. 

His earliest life was greatly shaped by the time he spent with his grandparents. From his grandmother Roberta, he would learn the art of cooking and the value of kindness. From his grandfather and grandmother, Ed and Edna, he would learn the joys of a simple country life while out on the family farm. David would later build his own home out on the same farm where he raised his family and would live there for the rest of his days.

David’s career began as an auto mechanic at Huffman’s Garage under the gentle guidance of his father. He would later move on to Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky, where he would retire after 25 years. Following his retirement, David was finally able to fully enjoy the farm, the home he built and the life he toiled so hard to create.

While not a man of many words, his wry sense of humor and steadfast love were the foundation of the Huffman family. On top of being able to farm and cook, David was an extremely talented man with the remarkable ability to fix just about anything put in front of him. If it was broken, David was the man you called. And being the selfless man he was, David was always willing to answer. He also had a great love of learning. David was always eager to share whatever story or history fact he learned with those around him. 

But above all of his hobbies and talents, David’s greatest pride was his family. David shared his life with his beloved wife, Janet, building a lifetime filled with love, memories, hard work and family.

David will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Janet Huffman; his oldest son, Derek (Jeana) Huffman of Versailles; his youngest son, Daniel of Indiana; his grandchildren, Savanna and Dawson; his sister, Karen (Tony) Hogsten of Ashland; his brother, Donald Huffman (Late Patricia) of Lexington; sister-in-law, Becky Horine (Late Bert) of Nicholasville; brother-in-law, Bill Horine (Cathy) of Nicholasville; and aunt, Virginia G. Carter (David) of Lexington, along with numerous other family members and friends who will forever cherish his memory. 

David was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Kathleen G. Huffman; his grandparents, Roberta and Frank Grady; his grandparents, Ed and Edna Huffman; and his brother, Doug Huffman.

Though David’s hands may no longer be turning a wrench, stirring a pot, tending a garden or working on one of his beloved tractors, the things he built throughout his life – his family, his memories and the love he gave to those around him – will continue. His quiet strength, knowledge, humor and willingness to help will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A gathering will be held for David’s friends and family to gather in remembrance of him on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home in Versailles.

In lieu of flowers, the Huffman family requests that donations be made in David’s honor to the Woodford County Humane Society. Friends and family are encouraged to leave messages of support and share memories on David’s tribute wall at www.blackburnandward.com.