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Gary Buffey Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA-Memorial services for Gary L. Buffey, 69, with Military Honors presented by the U.S. Navy will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2012 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Stacie Holden. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service at the funeral home.
Gary was born in Flint Michigan on July 9, 1942 to Harvy and Pauline Buffey. He passed away on March 11, 2012. He was a resident of Shreveport and retired from General Motors. He was a member of the Red River Corvette Club, VFW. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Derrilynne Biggs. He is survived by his wife, Janice Pullig-Buffey; son, Barry Lynn Buffey; daughters, Heather Buffey, Melissa Buffey-Workman and husband, Russ and Dessiree Buffey, Dora Hespen and husband, Walt; grandchildren, Cassandra Buffey, Diana Buffey, Caleb Warner, Gavin Buffey, Annaleigh Gamez, Ronnie Gamez and Leroy Buffey; sister, Pam Bonk and husband, Bob; brother, Gregory Buffey.
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Michael
March 8, 2023
I miss you all the time
March 21, 2012
Mrs. Buffey, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Buffey was a wonderful person and he fought long and hard. He and Don would compare notes in the Cancer Clinic.
It's hard to beleive Don has been gone for almost a year.Time goes fast. Focus on the good and try to forget the bad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God just lift all of you up and comfort you. Love, Margie Dobbs
Florida Keys
Jim Paris
March 16, 2012
Jim Paris
March 16, 2012
Gary,
I,m proud to be your friend, thank you. May your adventures continue.
Jim
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Derek Biggs
March 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out your family. You were a pleasure to know and talk to. You will be missed.
Sheri Ebarb
March 14, 2012
My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends
He had a big heart!!!!
Michael Bailey
March 14, 2012
I love you Gary and will always remember you.
March 14, 2012
We love you!
Mandie, Brad, Tabby and Masen Crosson
March 14, 2012
Gary, you were a wonderful grandfather to us kids and an even better great grandfather to our kids. You will be deeply missed but you will remain forever in our hearts.
March 14, 2012
My prayers are with you all.
Pastor R.K. Young
Indian Hills Baptist Church
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
March 14, 2012
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Gary Lynn Buffey our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Gary. And to Gary it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Navy. Gary, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,307 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Gary's family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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