James Frank Luffman, 77, of State Road, passed away Monday September 7, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born on October 3, 1931 in Wilkes County to Curtis & Lexie Harris Luffman. Mr. Luffman served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955, and was retired from Vintage Yarn in Boonville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Luffman was preceded in death by a son, Todd Luffman and a sister, Jerlene Darnell. He is survived by his loving wife, Alene Brown Luffman of the home; a sister, Joann Evans & husband Charles of State Road; 3 grandchildren, Nichole Luffman, Hayley Luffman, & Austin Luffman & their mother, Jennifer; a niece, Gail Carter of State Road; and a nephew, Danny Ray Darnell of State Road. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 4:00pm at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Merritt and Rev. Homer Greene officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00pm prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Bus Fund, 1997 Pleasant Ridge Road, State Road, NC 28676. Elkin Funeral Service is serving the Luffman family.