John Henry was born in Cooper, TX on July 26, 1933 to William Guffey and Lillan Smiddy Guffey. He grew up in Cooper playing with his three siblings: WR (Dub), Voney, and Wayne. While picking cotton with his family in Cooper, TX in 1950, he met the love of his life, Juanita Louise McKee. They wed that November at the ages of 17 and 15.
John Henry and Nita moved to Wichita Falls in 1951, and he began working for Coca-Cola Bottling Company. In 1953, they were blessed with their one and only son, Johnny Guffey. John Henry was a very proud father, always at every WFHS Coyote Game cheering on his son. He continued working for Coke for 41 years and retired in 1992. After retiring from Coke, he worked for Holliday ISD for 16 years. John Henry was a very hardworking man, but in his down time you would find him hunting, fishing, gardening, or supporting his son or grandchildren at their events.
John Henry was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Juanita, his parents and brothers. He is survived by his son, Johnny Guffey and his wife, Debbye, grandchildren, Shawn Guffey and Brandy Lancaster, great grandchildren, Haley, Katlyn, Kaden, Kolin, Karter and Khloe.
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