Donald Ray Hufstedler

Don Hufstedler of Lubbock passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 91 years young. He was born in Lubbock, TX on June 20, 1933, to E.K.(Jr.) & Estelle Hufstedler. Don attended school in Plainview and Lubbock, graduating from Lubbock High in 1951. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Texas Tech University, graduating in 1955 with a B.B.A. majoring in Management. He was a proud Red Raider! After graduating from Tech, Don joined the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, CO. He was assigned to the 8th Infantry Division where he served our country for 2 years before being honorably discharged. After his service in the Army, Don returned to Lubbock to work with his father in the family business. In 1958 he met and married Lynnita Jacobs whom he was married to for 62 years, before her passing in 2020. They moved to Plainview after they were married where Don managed E.K. Hufstedler & Son farm implement store. Don & Lynnita started their family in Plainview and were very active in the community. In 1977 the family moved to Lubbock where Don took over the management of the family business. He was very involved in the Lubbock business community serving on the Board of Directors of American State Bank from 1976 to 2012. He served on the Board of Directors for the Panhandle South Plains Fair and was the President of the Fair Board for several years. He was a member of Sunset Church of Christ. Don enjoyed reading the newspaper, traveling, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Don had a love & respect for the Texas panhandle and the people who farmed and ranched the land. He was the loving & supportive father of Tyson, Alicia, Leland and Emmett. Don was preceded in death by his beautiful wife Lynnita, granddaughter Faith Hufstedler, his parents E.K & Estelle Hufstedler, and his sister Patsy Holt. He is survived by his four children, seven grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, two sisters Sue Conder & Linda Mack. The family would like to thank Sam West & all the nurses, aides & caregivers at Carillon Assisted Living, the caregivers from Home Instead, and the medical care provided by Ruth with Hospice of Lubbock. The loving care & support each person showed our dad will forever be appreciated. Graveside service will be held October 21st under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donation to the charity of your choice. In closing - The last thing our dad would say to anyone who was walking out the door of his apartment "Be careful, Be careful, Be careful and don't cause any trouble!"

Donald Ray Hufstedler

June 20, 1933 - October 16, 2024