John Edward Duffy, 53, of Amarillo died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Washington Avenue Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Shelburne officiating. Burial will be in Boys Ranch Cemetery by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.
He started working in the construction industry and for the last half of his life, specifically in the painting industry. He was considered an authority to contractors and homeowners alike in all facets of painting needs. Many claim him as a "professional advisor" for his talents and knowledge of the industry.
Mr. Duffy was loved by all whom he touched and is sorely missed by the same. His kindness and caring traits were synonymous with his name. Honest in all his dealings, he developed a solid reputation for his character. John was an avid golfer and barbecue chef, doing either at any given opportunity. His love for golf was only surpassed by his love for his family. He was always lighthearted and full of playfulness in his spirit. His eyes lighted up at any discussions about his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Duffy and mother, Gene Lyle.
Survivors include a son, Bo Duffy, his wife, Nancy, and their two children, Emma and Charlie, of Hannibal, Mo.; two daughters, Leah Call and husband, John, and Amanda Hernandez and husband, Mike, all of Amarillo; a sister, Gale Horton and her daughter, Alicia Horton, both of Concord, N.H.; and two brothers, Chuck Duffy of Kingston, Okla., and Mark Duffy of Lubbock.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials be to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch or Girls Town.