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RUFAS F. HANSFORD
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Rufus F. Hansford Sr., 79, of Campbellsville, Ky., son of the late "W. L." Hansford and Ruby Garrison Hansford, was born Oct. 23, 1939, in Casey County, Ky. He died at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 in Campbellsville.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
The son of a farmer and real estate speculator, he had professed early on that he wanted to be a truck driver. His father could see his path leading to auctioneering as Rufus was mimicking the auctioneers as early as age five. On Fridays, at Jacktown Elementary, he held an auction featuring the lost pens and pencils and his talents grew until he began to win state FFA contests at the state fair as a teenager in 1957. Only two weeks into a summer job as the pull boy for American Tobacco Company in South Carolina, Rufus filled in for an ill auctioneer. In 1959, he began employment as an auctioneer with Kessler & Cowherd Auction & Real Estate Company and in 1960, he joined the Kentucky Auctioneers Association, with which he served on many committees, boards and even as president in 1984, he was inducted into the KAA Hall of Fame and was awarded the Champion Bid Caller. In 1970, he founded the Hansford Auction & Real Estate Company. From 1981 to 1986, he was a finalist in the World Tobacco Auctioneer Championship and in 1987, he was the second runner up. Rufus' career continued on with many awards, trophies, memorable moments and numerous communities served around Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
He united in marriage to Doris Jones on Dec. 29, 1990.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Hansford of Campbellsville; two sons, Frankie Hansford (Connie), and Robert "Bam" Hansford (Angela) of Campbellsville, Ky.; two stepchildren, Mitchell Jones of Campbellsville, Ky., and Connie Edelen (Tony) of Bardstown, Ky.; six grandchildren, Cody Gowin, Weston Jones (Hannah), Macaela Roz Hansford and Logan Hansford of Campbellsville, Ky., Ryan Shuffett (Lindsey) of Greensburg, Ky., and Raina Brooke Simpson (Dustin) of Somerset; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Genevieve McKinley of Leitchfield, Ky., Shirley Holt of Cox's Creek, Ky., and Faye Close (Russell) of Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, William Harold Hansford on May 18, 1966; a grandson, Morgan Jones; and two brothers and three sisters, Louis Kenneth Hansford, Joseph Russel Hansford, Ida Belle Collins, Geraldine Henshaw and Bobby Jean Glasscock.
The funeral service is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Ky., by Rev. Jim Collison III. Burial is at Brookside Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to Hosparus of Green River and made to Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
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for Rufus Hansford
February 25, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Rick Sutton
February 24, 2019
There was never a better person than Rufus or a better auctioneer. We go way back tobwhen I was born and later he was helpful to me in the auction business. He will be missed by many.
Rick Sutton
February 24, 2019
Rufus was one of the best auctioneers I ever heard call.a sake and was very helpful to me. He even dated my mother in high school. He will.be missed by many and was someone I looked up to.
Monica Rodgers- Shuffett
February 23, 2019
So sorry to hear about Rufuss passing. My grandmother Lucille Absher Turner loved Rufus and he was always so helpful to her. My prayers to the family.
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Randy Birdwhistell
February 23, 2019
I am very grateful to have known Rufus as a professional auctioneer and as a friend. God bless you Rufus and I know you are now in the God's eternal kingdom. My sympathy to the family at this time of loss.
Wynn Beard
February 23, 2019
Rufus was a great man that I fully respected. He was always a happy person who you enjoyed being around. I will truly miss him and my thoughts and prayers go out to Frankie and Bam and the rest of the family.
cheryl tuggle
February 22, 2019
What an awesome guy Rufus was. Adored him! So, so sorry for the loss of your precious daddy, Frankie and Bam. Prayers for peace and comfort for all.
June & Dwight Sooter
February 22, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dan & Sharon Jacobe
February 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Rufus was one of the good guys. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Pierce
February 22, 2019
Frankie, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. We had a lot of fun times together. Praying for you.
Karen Shely Noel
February 22, 2019
Frankie, so sorry for your loss. I dont live in Cville anymore so I cant make it to visitation. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Clyde Hill
February 22, 2019
Prayers for all ,RIP
Rufus ....Clyde Russell.....peace
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