Gregory Scott Huffman

Gregory Scott Combest Huffman, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Dallas, Texas, on December 28, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and two sons. Born in Austin, Texas, to Calvin Combest Huffman and Olive (Weaver) Huffman, Greg lived a full life of adventure, purpose, and deep love for his family.

He was the youngest child of four and adored his older siblings and parents. His father, Cal, led a storied career in his own right, beginning as a local newspaper owner before serving two terms in the State House of Representatives and later starting a law practice in Austin. Greg’s mother, Olive, was an active community leader and church volunteer. Together, Cal and Olive raised their children to value education, etiquette, and strong morals.

Greg’s early years included countless escapades with close-knit neighborhood friends. Many of his fondest memories were at his family’s lake house on Lake Austin. One summer, he and his friends came up with the crazy idea of building a boat and then successfully did just that. As a teenager, Greg developed a passion for working on and racing cars with his brother Richard, at much distress to their mother. Greg’s youthful sense of adventure, however, did not distract from his studies. He graduated near the top of his class at Austin High and received an offer to attend Stanford University.

At Stanford, Greg made lifelong friends and spent many hours on the water as part of the crew team. He graduated with great distinction as a Bachelor of Arts in History in 1969.

After college, Greg studied for a year at the London School of Economics, but his ultimate goal was to pursue a legal career in his father’s footsteps. Many times throughout his life, Greg recounted inspiration from his father’s ability to become a lawyer despite never attaining a law degree. Greg graduated from Harvard Law School with a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1973.

That same year, Greg began his legal career as an associate at Thompson, Knight, Simmons & Bullion in Dallas. He continued to work there for the next 45 years, serving on the management committee and developing a nationally-acclaimed antitrust practice. At the firm, Greg handled some of the most significant antitrust matters in the country and also authored an amendment to the Sherman Act, effectuating needed changes to federal antitrust law.

Greg was a lawyer who believed in doing things well and doing them with thoughtful purpose. Greg never chased recognition, but it seemed to find him anyway. Among other honors, he was frequently recognized by Best Lawyers in America as one of the Top Ten Antitrust Lawyers in the United States (including multiple years as number one), and the American Bar Association presented him with a Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing at the Library of Congress in 2016.

Greg advocated for improvement of the legal profession. He considered one of the highlights of his career initiating the Dallas Bar Association’s professionalism codes. He served as chair of the state Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and an original member of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He also served as Founding Chair of the Board for Texas Appleseed.

Despite his professional accomplishments, Greg’s greatest love was his family. He was a dedicated husband to his wife, Mary, supporting her with great pride in her own career pursuits as both a law firm partner and jurist. Greg was a loving father and a steady guiding presence for his sons, Ted and Mark. He coached many of their youth sports teams, and he constantly pushed them academically and in developing strong values. He delighted in watching the men they became, offering advice when asked (or not), providing nerdy dad humor when needed, and lending support always in his unique fashion. He was simply the best dad. Not surprisingly, both Ted and Mark entered the profession of law.

Greg pursued gainful hobbies, especially those rooted in tradition. He maintained and drove the same MG Midget convertible for 45 years. He travelled the world, not for leisure, but to visit famous historical sites and museums. He was on the golf course weekly and held a single-digit handicap into his early 70s. He played poker for dimes and nickels with the same group of attorney friends for decades. His most passionate hobby, however, was studying and writing on the Huffman family history. He looked forward to family reunions in remote outposts across Texas, where the family shared lore and genealogical research.

Greg also added his own mark in the history books. In the early 1990s, he persuaded the federal government to name a mountain after his father in Big Bend National Park in recognition of his father’s legislative work funding the creation of the Park. Mount Huffman was announced in 1994. In the last year of his life, Greg compiled a large genealogical manuscript tracing the Huffman line back to the 13th century. He viewed this work as a gift to future generations to encourage them to appreciate their heritage.

Greg leaves behind a legacy not only of professional and personal impact, but of love, integrity, and the countless small moments that made him unforgettable. Greg is survived by his wife, Mary Murphy; sons, Ted Huffman (Brittani) and Mark Huffman (Amanda); grandchildren, Oliver Huffman, George Huffman, John Mackenzie Huffman, and Madeline Huffman; sister-in-law, Betty Davis; nieces, Trish Huddleston and Natalie Jones (Matthew); nephew, Ross Huffman; great nephews, Bennett Huddleston, Calvin Jones, and Samuel Jones; and many more extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Olive Huffman; sister, Patricia Williams (Darrell); brothers, Wayne Huffman (Sue) and Richard Huffman (Beverly); nephew, Kirk Williams; and a number of family pets that Greg adored (or not).

Greg will be buried during a private family ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. A celebration of Greg’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Dallas Arts District Mansion.

Greg placed great importance on education and creating educational opportunities for others. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you honor Greg’s life by supporting the Dallas Bar Foundation Hughes Scholarships.