Mr. John Louis Huffman, 72, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at his residence, following a period of declining health.

Louis was born on June 17, 1953, in Burke County to the late Clee Edward Huffman and Laura Hudson Huffman. He was a longtime member of Walker’s Chapel Baptist Church in Morganton and was a retired CNA II, working at Broughton Hospital for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Huffman, one brother, Jack Huffman and brother-in-laws Dan Buchanan, Robert English, and Gene Pearson.

Surviving is his son, Chad Huffman and wife Amber of Raleigh, and four grandchildren: Addie Huffman, John-Luke Huffman, Anna Huffman and Emma Huffman. Also surviving are his siblings, Gilbert “Eddy” Huffman and wife Brenda of Morganton, Glenda Huffman Buchanan of Decatur, GA, Blaka Huffman Bradley and husband J.C. of Morganton, sister-in-laws Guinn Huffman of Morganton, Glenda English, and Edith Tallent.and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would also like to extend a special thanks as well, to his longtime caregiver, Amanda Carswell.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Walker’s Chapel Baptist Church, with Rev. Danny McNeilly officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. at Walker’s Chapel Baptist Church.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com

Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Huffman family.