John Morris Biffle, 67, of Midland passed away on December 15, 2016. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.John was born on May 20, 1949 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. He was a warm, generous, caring, stubborn man with principles. He loved to be with family and participating in little league sports with his sons, Cub Scout Pack 82 & 83, Troop 152, Troop 270, Troop 233. He enjoyed motor sports and competed in off road racing Mint 400 Baja 1000. He had his pilot license and he loved to fly. John loved to solve mechanical problems and build stuff. He also had several design patents in the oilfield.John is survived by his wife, Barbara Biffle of 43 years; Children, James J (Natalie) Biffle, Thomas W (Christine) Biffle, and Sam E Biffle; grandson, Ryker J Biffle; siblings, Betty (Roger) Billings of Farmington, NM, Karuna Ojanen of Rochester, MN; Jeffrey Thrailkill of Regina, NM; three nephews and three nieces, grandnephews and nieces, and his German Shepherds, Max & Katie.John is preceded in death by his father, Morris S. Biffle; Mother, Dorothy C Goad Biffle; sister, Carol Biffle and mother-in-law, Eva Hunn Thrailkill.The family would like to express their gratitude towards the doctors, nurses, and aides at the CCU of Midland Memorial Hospital.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peeps & Creeps, 8535 W State Hwy 158, Midland, Texas 79707, a non-profit promoting education outreach, rescue, rehabilitation, long-term foster care and sanctuary for exotic animals. ,
