Carlos Wesley Huffines Jr

Carlos Wesley “Wes” Huffines Jr. passed away on November 4, 2026 leaving behind a family who will miss his quiet generosity, witty banter, and deep love of ice cream.

Born in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania, on August 17, 1931, Wes was the son of Carlos Wesley Huffines Sr. and Marion Louise Coppock. Growing up, he loved all sports, playing football, baseball, and basketball for the Ridley Township Green Raiders. Though his lanky build earned him the nickname “Nails” in school, he was a standout athlete. Playing end, he became the first Delco player to be selected All-State and scored 15 touchdowns during his senior year—a record that stood until the late 1960s. He was frequently featured in the local papers and was voted both most popular and most athletic by his peers.

After graduating in 1949, Wes attended Pennsylvania Military College (PMC), where he played football alongside his high school quarterback. He received several Division 1 offers and earned a football scholarship to the University of Arkansas as a receiver in the fall of 1950. After a career-ending injury during his sophomore year, he left school to join the U.S. Air Force. Wes trained as a gunner on the B-29 and later served as an airplane mechanic, spending his four-year enlistment stationed in various states, Guam, and Okinawa.

In 1955, Wes married Betty Jane Weaver, and they had four children together. He later married Rhoda Barnard in 1971, and they welcomed two children. Wes spent most of his career working as a plant manager for oil companies in Mississippi , Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.

An avid fan of long road trips and camping, Wes fell in love with Colorado and relocated to Fairplay in 1986. He became an active part of the community, working at the local school, coaching high school football, and spending his time working at the South Park City museum. He He spent the last 15 years of his life living in Westminster.

Wes truly loved being outdoors, whether he was camping in the mountains or relaxing at the beach. He remained a football fan throughout his life and always enjoyed a good bowl of ice cream, peanuts, or peanut butter. Those close to him will always remember his lifelong fondness for the color green and his favorite number, 17—which proudly began as his high school football jersey number and has since been warmly shared by many family members in his honor.

Wes was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Sr. and Marion; his sister, AnnaMae Colflesh (Carl); and his son, James Huffines.

He is survived by his life partner, Janice Green; his sister, Marion Lois Huffines; his children, Danny Huffines (Patricia) and his children, Laura,

Caitlin, Anna, Daniel and stepson Nathan. Susan Huffines and her children, Jacob, Jenna, Jazlyn. Nancy Huffines and her children, Sara and Madalyn. Wendy Huffines, and Wesley Huffines (Lorri) and their children, Riley, Sydney and Haden. As well as 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

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