Bruce Huffman

Alan “Bruce” Huffman, 69, of Basehor, KS, passed away October 17, 2026.

He was born on January 21, 1957, in Independence, MO to Albert Lee and Virginia Dale (Wilborn) Huffman. He was raised in Armourdale, KS, and later Smithville, MO where he graduated from Smithville High School in 1975.

Burce was just 18 when he started at General Motors where he worked until he retired in 2006.

In his younger days, he played basketball, football and baseball. He helped build the Field of Dreams in Basehor, KS. He was a great coach to his softball girls and always made sure to have fun and know the game. He was also a true hunter and fisherman. After he retired, he joined the sport “Field Trial Bird Dogs”. Not only was he a great handler and scout he was a legendary cook and started the fish fry tradition. He was very active in watching his grandkids grow up and their activities. He loved them more than anything and was always willing to help anyone who needed it. He was the best Papa and everyone will miss all of his stories, his jokes, his smile, his laugh and most importantly his heart.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Jodi Wells and Karen Nelson; his brother Tom Huffman and his son-in-law Sean Kelley.

He is survived by his daughters Ashley (Shaun) Ware and Chelsie Kelley; his grandchildren Makayla (Connor), Julie, Christian, Madi, Ethan and Davin; great-grandchildren Kayson and one due in November; his siblings Dennis Huffman, Johnny Huffman, James Huffman, Earl Huffman, Garland Huffman, Marlin Huffman, Sharon Lee and Marsha Hendricks; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m. with Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 23rd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO.
Burial: Reed Cemetery, Trimble, MO.
Donations may be made to St. Jude’s.