OBITUARY
John Puffenbarger
24 June, 1945 – 1 May, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory
Lenford John Puffenbarger,73, of Stuarts Draft passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. He was born in Augusta County on June 24, 1945, a son of the late James Roy and Malena Nora (Smith) Puffenbarger.
John was a good man, opening his home to over 68 children in the foster care system. Hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family were a few of his favorite hobbies.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Annie Lee Puffenbarger; step-daughter, Debbie Puckett; siblings, Jackson Smith, Viola Tillman, Madeline, and Betty Bell Baber.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ann (Woods) Puffenbarger; children, J.D. Puffenbarger and wife, Christy of Morgantown, WV and Tina Shifflett and husband, Harold of Waynesboro; step-children, Danny Wright of Lexington, Paul Woods and wife, Melissa of Staunton, Junie Strother and Patty Powell both of Stuarts Draft; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family; special friend, Josh Sparks; as well as a number of additional friends.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Stuarts Draft Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories online with the family by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.
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FAMILY
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In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Annie Lee Puffenbarger; step-daughter, Debbie Puckett; siblings, Jackson Smith, Viola Tillman, Madeline, and Betty Bell Baber.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ann (Woods) Puffenbarger; children, J.D. Puffenbarger and wife, Christy of Morgantown, WV and Tina Shifflett and husband, Harold of Waynesboro; step-children, Danny Wright of Lexington, Paul Woods and wife, Melissa of Staunton, Junie Strother and Patty Powell both of Stuarts Draft; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family; special friend, Josh Sparks; as well as a number of additional friends.
Past Services
Friday,
03 May, 2019
Visitation
Saturday,
04 May, 2019
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