John Phillip Huffman

John Phillip Huffman, "Phil", 72, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, March 24th, 2023 after a courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Phil spent his final days surrounded by his devoted family. Phil was born on October 13, 1950 in Pikeville, Kentucky, the son of the late John and Patirica Huffman and was the oldest of 5 children.

Phil graduated from Pikeville High School class of 1969. He enjoyed athletics, playing baseball and football. While attending high school, he met the love of his life, Joanne Bergman. Upon graduation, he attended Morehead State University. He enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for 22 years. Upon retiring, he continued as a civilian contractor in logistics at Lockheed Martin, Warner Robins, Georgia for many years and later settled in Myrtle Beach.

Phil and Joanne were married August 21, 1971 in Pikeville, Kentucky. They raised two beautiful daughters.

Phil was a dedicated and loving husband, father, brother, grandaddy, uncle, PoPo, Mr. Phil, and friend. He was strongly committed to his faith, church and community, living each day being kind, helpful and walking in the Spirit. Family was his passion. He faithfully attended his grandchildren's sporting events and activities. Phil loved the mountains, camping, the sunrise at the beach, and the Kentucky Wildcats. At the age of 61, he completed a Tough Mudder obstacle course, achieving a personal goal of mental and physical endurance which ultimately prepared him for the fight of his life. We always called him our "one tough mudder."

Phil was welcomed into heaven by his parents, John Paul Huffman and Patricia Ann Huffman, and his younger brother Terry Lee Huffman (Beverly Huffman).

In addition to his wife, Joanne, he is survived by his two daughters, Christy Huffman Miller (Matt) and Rebekah Huffman, his brothers Patrick Huffman (Myra), Michael Huffman (Connie), sister Julia Ann Huffman Shiffer (Chris), sister in law Rebecca Riesen, sister in law Nancy Bergman, four grandchildren, Christa Greene Grinnell (Brandon), Callie Carson Greene (Jarod), Jackson Scott, Devin Phillip, four great grandchildren Lucas, Carson, Parker, Kadan John, six nieces and nephews, ten great nieces and nephews and many more extended family.

A memorial gathering will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 11:30 AM at Midtown Vineyard Church, 504 27th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Calvary Christian School Building Fund, 4511 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588.

Family would like to give a special thank you to Coastal Cancer Center of Myrtle Beach for all their care and support, especially to Dr. Vijay Paudell, and the Grand Strand Hospital infusion center nurses.