In the spring of 2007, a then 57-year-old cattle broker by the name of James Roger Huff, also known to friends and family as Jimmy, went missing from Surry County, North Carolina. He was last seen on April 28, 2007, near Oak Grove Baptist Church, located off West Pine Street. James was a family man who kept in regular contact with his daughter, so when she hadn't heard from him for a few days, she knew something was wrong and reported him missing. It was noted that prior to his disappearance, he had been complaining of chest pains.
The circumstances surrounding James's disappearance are unsettling. Following the report, his daughter, aunt, and a friend discovered his truck in a pasture behind the Oak Grove Church on land he leased for his cattle. Inside the vehicle were his keys, coat, checkbook, and money. This discovery was puzzling to his loved ones, who said he never walked anywhere. An extensive search of the area yielded no clues as to his whereabouts.
His work as a cattle broker often took him to sales in various states, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation.
Years have passed since James Roger Huff was last seen, and his case remains an open investigation with the Surry County Sheriff's Office. Over the years, investigators have received tips, including anonymous letters that led them to expand the search into Virginia, and they have even excavated a farm in Surry County based on information that he might be buried there, but sadly, nothing was found. The lack of answers has been agonizing for his family and the community, who have voiced their concerns about the number of unsolved missing persons cases in the area. The overview of this case is one of a loving father and businessman who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a vehicle with personal belongings and a family desperate for answers. The investigation has seen several leads that unfortunately did not lead to a resolution, and the case of James Roger Huff's disappearance remains unsolved.Last Seen: Apr 28, 2007
