February 7, 1933 - June 6, 2015
Jesse W. Huffman passed away June 6, 2015. He was born February 7, 1933 at Cleveland, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Henry and Annie (Scroggins) Huffman.
Jesse was an U.S. Army Nuclear Veteran, having served and participated in Operation Castle, a series of nuclear bomb tests carried out by Army, Navy, Air-Force, and the Atomic Energy Commission at Eniwetok Atoll in the Western Pacific Ocean. He was a Signal Corps cryptographer. He witnessed the largest explosion of any device that has been detonated by the United States. This was an eleven megaton bomb that exceeded the expected yield. It was believed to have been 18 megatons. This almost ended the series of tests. President Truman finally gave the okay to continue these tests. Five more nuclear bombs were tested in this operation.
Jesse returned home and entered college at Arkansas Tech, then later received his Master's of Education from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. After graduating, he began teaching school. During his career he was an elementary teacher, a coach, a principal and a superintendent. After 33 years he retired at Clinton, Arkansas, where he remained until his death. He was a member of the Clinton Church of Christ.
Jesse is survived by his son Scottie and his wife Amanda Huffman; grandsons Justin and his wife Chelsey Huffman and Conor Huffman; granddaughters Lacy and her husband Dave Robinson, Deja Huffman, Bailey Huffman, and Brittani Wohrman; great-granddaughters Hannah Robinson, Ashlyn Robinson, and Caroline Isabella "Izzy" Robinson; and great-grandsons Ross Huffman, Andy Wohrman, and his namesake Jesse Newt Huffman. Other survivors include: Two sisters Jerrell Boudra and Minnie Adams; brother in-law Robert and wife Doris Fornash; and a host of relatives and friends.
Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 48 years Vesta (Fornash) Huffman, his son Jesse Dennis Huffman, a grandson Warren Scott Huffman, and six brothers and five sisters.
Family visitation will be from6-8 pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton. His Funeral will be held at the Clinton Church of Christ at 10:00 am Wednesday, June 10, 2015 with by Forrest Smith and Richard McCormac officiating. His pall bearers will be Tommy Thompson, Rodney Haney, Bradley Fornash, Justin Huffman, David Robinson, and Tommy Adams. His honorary pall bearers will be Rocky Brewer, Sammie Brewer, Ross Huffman, Conor Huffman, Andy Wohrman, and Jesse Newt Huffman.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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13 Condolence(s)
Bailey Huffman
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
You were the best poppy I could ask for.. Just looking over this is making me miss all your wise words and seeing your smile every time I walked in the door from school.. You were an exceptional person.. You believed in everyone.. Thank you for everything I miss you and I know you're looking down Dad and us... I love you
Carl Barger
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Dear Scottie, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of you're father, Jesse Huffman. Jesse and I worked together As coach/superintendent at Scotland in 1967-68.'we were good friends. I'm sorry mi'm just now getting around to this, but didn't know of his death until seeing an announcement in the teacher retirement book yesterday.' I love you're father. Nue was a good man. No owe so very much to him. May god bless you and your family! Carl Barger
Linda Mullen (Stroud)
Friday, July 31, 2015
Scotty, I just found out about your dad this morning and so sorry to hear of his passing. He was my Superintendent from 1967 to 1979. I have a lot of fond memories of your dad and he impacted a lot of lives during his time here on earth. May God continue to comfort you and your family.
Charles & Laura Grimes
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Huffman Family,
We were so sorry to hear about the
loss of Jesse. Such a great man.
Our Prayers are with you all.
God Bless You All.
Amanda James
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Mr. Huffman always had a smile for us, and I will miss seeing him.
Ruth Ann (Magar) Looney
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Mr. Huffman was my teacher and basketball coach at Wonderview School in the early 1960's. He was a wonderful example and great mentor for all of us. We knew he cared for us and we tried our best to please him. I truely believe we did.
Darrell
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
From elementary school at Wonderview through the final year at Scotland the support and advice Mr Huffman provided was invaluable. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all. I only regret I am so far away and cannot be there to pay my final respect.
virgil davis
Monday, June 8, 2015
Prayers will fo pit ro the family in time of need i wish i could have been there. He was a great man. It will be missed
mary jo burnley
Monday, June 8, 2015
will continue to keep this family in my prayers. I know Mr. Jesse has been such a fine example for this family and all those who knew him. He was so well thought . with love
Gary Pulliam
Monday, June 8, 2015
Sad to hear of Mr. Huffman passing away. He touched many young lives in such a positive way. I learned several valuable life lessons from Mr. Huffman during the years I was a student under his care. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Gary
Hollis and Shirley Frye
Sunday, June 7, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was an exceptional person that will greatly be missed. He may be gone but will never be forgotten by the many lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Todd E. Gilbert
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Mr. Huffman had a big impact on my life, and I'm quite sure I'm far from the only student who felt that way. I'm so happy I took the opportunity to tell him so, in person, on a few occasions the past couple of years. Mr. Huffman was a special teacher and a special human being.
Carolyn (secrest)
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Scottie & family, we were truly blessed to have me Huffman as our superintendent and friend. You are in our prayers