Longtime Plainview Resident Ronald Huffman Dies at 69

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Ronald Neal 'Ronnie' Huffman, a 69-year-old resident of Plainview, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2026. Huffman had a long career working various jobs, including driving a truck and working dispatch for Affiliated Foods, as well as 18 years as a correctional officer with the State of Texas. After retiring, Huffman pursued his passion for cooking and opened a food truck business called Jigsaws 2 Go Drive In. He was also very active in his local church and prison ministry.

Why it matters

Huffman's life story reflects the changing economic and social landscape of small-town Texas over the past several decades, from his early career working in the food industry to his later entrepreneurial ventures in the food truck business. His involvement in local churches and prison ministry also highlights the important role that community organizations play in supporting residents.

The details

Huffman was born on July 19, 1956 in Plainview, Texas to Joseph and Barbara Huffman. He spent much of his early life in Lubbock before marrying his high school sweetheart, Vicky Stout, in 1977. Over the years, Huffman worked a variety of jobs, including driving a truck and working dispatch for Affiliated Foods in Amarillo for about 10 years. He then spent 18 years as a correctional officer with the State of Texas at Formby Unit Prison in Plainview. After retiring, Huffman pursued his passion for cooking, baking, and canning, eventually starting a food truck business called Jigsaws 2 Go Drive In. He was also very active in his local church, teaching Sunday school classes, and volunteering with the Bridges to Life Prison Ministry.

• Huffman was born on July 19, 1956 in Plainview, Texas.
• Huffman married his high school sweetheart, Vicky Stout, on November 12, 1977.
• Huffman worked for Affiliated Foods in Amarillo for around 10 years.
• Huffman worked as a correctional officer with the State of Texas at Formby Unit Prison in Plainview for 18 years.
• Huffman passed away on February 5, 2026.

What’s next

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2pm on Friday, February 13, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Lockney. A Visitation will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 6-8 pm at Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel in Plainview.