Buford Lawson New

Buford Lawson New obituary, Milledgeville, GA

Buford Lawson New

Buford New Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moores Funeral Home & Crematory on Jun. 19, 2023.
Buford Lawson New age 96, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 20th at the chapel of Moores Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry Pickard officiating. Entombment will follow at Baldwin Memorial Gardens.
Mr. New was born in Sandersville, Georgia on April 8, 1927, to the late Buford New and Kate Hall New. He was the Finance Manager at Hardwick Finance. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Boyd New. Mr. New was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son Randall A. New (Cynthia) of Milledgeville, a daughter Peggy N. Coots (Steve Kramer) of Winchester, KS, two sisters Gloria J. Jones of Blairsville, and Erin N. Brantley of Jessup, five grandchildren, Amanda Roenfeld (Chris). Diana Riner (Jesse), Ashley Shafer (Brian), Corey New (Leslie) and Melissa Young (Matt) and nine great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Moores Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to Georgia Military College Foundation, Bill Craig Scholarship Fund.
Moores Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.
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