Donovan M. Hufford, 85, of Rossville, formerly of Mulberry, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. Donovan was born on March 29, 1938, in Wabash to Elmer and Ella Marie (Flora) Hufford. He married Beverly J. Virgin on September 26, 1959. She survives.
Donovan was a farmer, did carpentry work, and then worked over 20 years for Madrid Highway Safety Services until his retirement in 2006. He was a member of the Antique Tractor Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, working with his tractors and cattle, and collecting treasures and picking. Donovan enjoyed playing Santa and is remembered as being Santa by many. He was always willing to drop what he was doing and help those in need. If people needed something, they came to Donovan, because he more than likely had exactly what they were looking for.
Along with his wife of 64 years, Donovan is survived by his children; Dean (Bonnie) Hufford; Deann (John) Nead; Delicia (Darrell) Ferguson; Delaina DeHaven; Dwaine (Marsha) Hufford; brother, Darrell (Betty) Hufford; a sister, Anna (Howard) Hendrickson; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; one great grandchild on the way; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Doran and Delmar Hufford; sons-in-law, Jerry DeHaven and Randy Nead; and one grandchild, Derek Hufford.
Visitation will be held, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 4-7pm at Day & Genda Funeral Home ~ Bodine Chapel in Rossville. Funeral services will be held 10 am, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the funeral home. Pastor Terry Chase will officiate. Burial will follow at Fair Haven Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.