William Buffin

William Buffin

William Buffin Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 18, 2009.
BUFFIN, William L., 45, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Ann C. Glassco; father and stepmother, Charles P. and Virginia Buffin; three brothers, Earl A. Buffin (Sandy), Charles E. Buffin (Theresa) and P. Eugene Buffin; stepsister, Martha L. Glassco; half-sister, Christy Miller; beloved aunt, Nancy L. Crowder; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will receive friends 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2009, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Washington Memorial Park. The family would like to thank all his friends and his co-workers at A.D. Whittaker Construction Company, Inc. for their support during his battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad, 5301 Huntsman Road, Sandston, Va. 23150.



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December 22, 2009

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December 21, 2009

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December 21, 2009

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December 22, 2009

To Ann & The Family,
What a wonderful young man to go home so early. Always such a caring person. He will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you and the entire family. May God comfort you and shelter you from life storms. He is in a much better place now so now he may rest in peace and free form pain. God Bless you all.
--Kathy & Jim Shook, Chester, VA.

Bev Warner

December 21, 2009

The weather prevented me from coming to the funeral home Friday night. I am in Nancy's Sunday School class and know how valiantly William fought his cancer. I pray for God to give you His peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Louis ( Crickett ) Gillespie

December 21, 2009

Mr. Buffin & Family,
I would like offer my condolences and prayers to you and your family. It's never easy to loose someone you love. We hate to see them go, but know they are in a better place. May God comfort you and your entire family Charlie. I am terribly sorry for your loss.
Crickett Gillespie

Jason Elmore

December 18, 2009

I am lifting up the family in prayer and hope they will be comforted by God's love and compassion.

December 18, 2009

So sorry to hear of Williams passing. I loved the years we spent in VICA. You were always such a good guy. My prayers and support go out to your family as this is a great loss for them and society. You will be missed. RIP

December 18, 2009

Ann and family, We are so sorry for your loss. It was good to visit with you and William week before last. I know you will miss him very much. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Gene and Jo, Winston-Salem, NC

December 18, 2009

I was saddened to hear of William's (Buffin)passing. May God bless his family & friends during this difficult time.
Cheryl Powell Hobson

Kevin Peace

December 18, 2009

My prayers go out to his family. You will be missed Willie.

Deloris Armstrong-Grindstaff

December 18, 2009

I'm am so sorry to hear of Williams battle with cancer and his passing. You all will be in My thoughts and prayers.

Charlotte Johnson-Blackwell

December 18, 2009

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about this. Prayers going out to the family. May God hold y'all close during this difficult time. I gradutated with "Buffin" and can vividly see him today as I saw him then!

Tim Glassco

December 17, 2009

He will be loved and remembered.

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