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Luke Buford Jr.

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Luke Buford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 23, 2017.

Luke was born on December 29, 1948 and passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Luke was a resident of Ragley, Louisiana at the time of his passing. Luke served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was married to Barry. The family will receive friends from 1PM until 7PM on Friday March 24 in the Chapel at Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue in the Chapel on Saturday morning beginning at 10AM. A Rosary will be held on Saturday at 4PM with services beginning at 5PM. Cremation is entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home after the services. Luke asked that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children?s Research Center in lieu of flowers.

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Angela Buford Melancon

March 27, 2017

I will dearly miss you.I already miss our phone calls and your laugh.It was contagious.Love you

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Bebe Hebert Keith

March 24, 2017

We love you Luke!

sandy ardoin

March 24, 2017

We are so sorry for the loss of Luke. He was like family to all of us in Topsy. He watched most of us grow up. He will be dearly missed. Keep Heaven's lawn beautiful, Luke.

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