John P. Puffinbarger

1903–1971 (age 68)

Businessman

Biography

John P. Puffinbarger spent his life building businesses that provided stability and opportunity in his community. Born in 1903, he weathered economic challenges with a steady hand and passed on a commitment to thoughtful leadership to colleagues and successors.

Those who knew him remember his generosity of spirit, his willingness to listen, and the way he celebrated the accomplishments of others, a legacy cherished by visitors to East Lawn Palms Cemetery and Mortuary.

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