Ralph H. Huffer
Ralph H. Huffer, 74, passed away Wednesday December 29, 2010 in
Wichita Falls, Texas.

Ralph was born June 6, 1936 in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma to Halton and Effie
(Means) Huffer.  He married Marlene Felty at the Tabernacle Baptist
Church in Altus on May 18, 1958.  He worked for Higgs Finance Company
and SIC Finance before going to work in the family business, Southern Maid
Donuts.  He worked there for many years before moving to Vernon, Texas
where he owned and operated The Donut Shop, later to be renamed Ma's
Donut Shop.  In 1996, he went to work at Vernon State Hospital where he
retired in 2002.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Halton and Effie Huffer and by
one brother, Bill Huffer.

He is lovingly survived by his wife Marlene of the home in Vernon; one
daughter and son-in-law, Donna and John Anderson of Lake Diverson,
Texas; three grandchildren, Michael Shackleton, Kimberley Shackleton and
John B. Anderson; and by a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive guests in the home at 2306 15th St. in Vernon, Texas
on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 from 2:00 until 4:00 pm.  They will receive guests
at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home in Altus from 1:00 until 3:00 pm, Sunday
afternoon.

Graveside services have been scheduled for 1:00 pm, Monday, January 3,
2011 at the Altus City Cemetery with Rev. Hilda Cavavos officiating.  
Arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.