John Herbert Daffron Obituary

We bid farewell to John Herbert Daffron (Clarksville, Tennessee), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 19, 2026 at the age of 97. John Herbert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Daffron and Zetta Hixie Swafford Daffron; his wife Coetta Daffron; his daughter Kaye Daffron; and his sisters, Mary, Ruth and Billie.

He is survived by: his daughters, Kathy Kistofferson (Matt) and Karen Holt (Jerry); his grandchildren, Justin Shoffstall (Ceara), Megan Kahl (Andy), Logan McLeod (Michael), Noah Shoffstall (Marie), Ben Shoffstall (Sarah), Luke Kristofferson, Cooper Holt, Maddie Holt and Grace Holt; his great grandchildren, Moira, Christian, Caleb, Gabe, Joe, Brodie, Gwen and Juliette; and his brother Tommy Daffron (Mara).

In Lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to be made to the Scripture Memory Fellowship at the following link or by mailing your donation to Scripture Memory Fellowship, P.O. Box 550232, Dallas, TX, 75355.