James Arnold Bufford
James Arnold Bufford
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James Arnold Bufford, 59, of Hannibal passed away February 18, 2026, in Rolla. He was born June 24, 1966, in Louisiana, Missouri to James C. Bufford and Lynda Niffen. He attended school in Bowling Green and later earned his GED.
He enjoyed fishing, cooking and playing games on the Xbox.
James is survived by his son Alex Bufford and his girlfriend Nevaeh Owen; sister Kim (Jason) Rhodes, Amanda (Danny) Rhodes; His companion of 26 years Kim Gore all of Hannibal; nieces and nephews Kayla (Tobi) Tobias, Shelby Rhodes, Sabrina Bufford, Tabatha Charlton, Aliyah Crew, Kobey Hudelson, and great nephew Justin Crystal; as well as many other aunts uncles and extended family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents a daughter Katie Bufford, nephew Justin Bufford, and his grandparents.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
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