Obituary
John was born in Sweet Springs, Missouri on September 17, 1938, to Harold and Ruby (Forbes) Duffey, he was the second son with an older sister, Delpha Lucille (Duffey) Arndt (Lyle) of Liberty, Missouri who preceded him in death. He also leaves his brother Joe Duffey (Mary Jane) of Liberty Missouri. John also leaves three children Michael Duffey (Andra) of Lompoc, CA, Kelly Duffey also of Lompoc, CA and John Duffey (Laura) of Lawrenceville, GA. He also leaves 6 grandchildren, Duffey Stonebarger, Conner Duffey, Alyssa Duffey, John Duffey, William Duffey and Julia Duffey.
Having graduated from Borger TX High School, John entered the Navy. John was very successful flying missions off the west coast to Hawaii as an electro counter measures back seater. Upon separating from the Navy, John worked for ITT Corporation on the Apollo 11 moon missions creating communication plans for the Apollo Program. After moving back to Missouri, John developed a successful Environmental Construction company. As a lifelong member in Rotary International (service organization) John immersed himself in one of the more challenging tasks of his life. John was instrumental in the funding, construction and operation of a hospital deep in the jungles of the Dominican Republic. With the construction of the hospital medical attention was provided to the impoverished local population that traveled up to 30 miles to obtain medical treatment.
We will miss John and pray for God’s hand to be on all that loved him.
No service is planned.
Rest easy grandpa, you were never forgotten, always missed, and now in Our Fathers righteous Hands.
Corinthians 4:17–18
“For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen.”
I’m sorry for the loss of your father. Thank God we can focus on the memories of our fathers to give us some happy thoughts to think about. May your father rest in peace.
The neighbor kids will miss coming to visit you and Oreos and Rice Crispy treats that were always abundant!
Our condolences to John’s family. We’d like to express our gratitude for the generosity John showed to the Broncos from 2020-2022 in allowing us to use his barn for practices throughout the year. His kindness helped save our club when we lost access to school facilities and we have always appreciated the gesture in our time of need. May God bless John and his family.
Sorry to learn of the passing of John and my condolences to his family. He was a kind man in donating his barn for use to our community wrestling club, the Broncos. I enjoyed his stories and conversation. May God bless him and his family.
John and family were our neighbors on Gemini in Vandenberg Village, Lompoc, CA, and as a realtor helped us buy our beloved home (Nov, 1971) which I still have, Our children were/are friends. I am so very sorry on your loss.
My most sincere condolences to John’s family. John was best man at my wedding in Lompoc in 1961. We were good friends and flew together in the Navy.