Seaborn Jones Saffold Jr.

Seaborn Jones "S.J." Saffold, Jr. 88 of Buckhead, Georgia passed away August 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born May 14, 1937, in Buckhead, Georgia, to Seaborn Jones (Seab) Saffold Sr. and Doris Jones Saffold.

As a young boy at the age of nine, he developed a strong work ethic working alongside his father at the family dairy. During his school years, he was an active member of 4-H and FFA. He remembered fondly attending local and county fairs as well National Dairy cattle competitions in Kansas City.

After graduating from Morgan County High School, S.J. was employed by Mr. Joe Bell of Buckhead where he delivered milk cans to the Madison Creamery. He later purchased the trucking business from Mr. Bell and established S.J. Saffold Jr. Trucking. In 1980 he took over the dairy business from his father and built a modern parlour system barn where he milked over 250 head. Later in life he turned over the businesses to his sons, but continued to work alongside them until his health declined. With over 70 years in the dairy industry, he never officially retired.

S.J.s life was marked by faith, family, and civic duty. He was a steadfast servant in Buckhead Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Chairman of the Deacons for over 50 years. He served three terms as Morgan County Commissioner and one term as Vice Chairman. He also served on the Board of Directors of Morgan County Farm Bureau and two years as County President. SJ was on the Morgan County Planning Commission, Hospital Board, and Agribusiness committee. He was a proud member of Morgan County Dairy Association, and Dairy Cooperative Dairymen Inc. which later became DFA. He was an avid supporter of Agriculture traveling to our state and national capitol on numerous occasions to advocate for Farm and agriculture legislation.

S.J. is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Dorothy Bryan Saffold; their children, Seaborn Jones (Seaby) Saffold, III and Cheryl, William "Tank" Saffold and Cathy, and Grace Saffold Ivie and Brian. Grandchildren Stacey Campbell, Seaborn Jones (Sean) Saffold, IV, Justin Saffold and Kristin, John Mealer and Michelle, Kevin West and Amber. Great grandchildren Abigail and Brynlee Long, Lille Grace and Kathryn Saffold, Gavin Mealer, and Judson Jones West.

S.J Is also survived by his brother A.T Saffold and Janette.

He was predeceased by his parents, brother Tony M. Saffold, and sister Dottie Saffold.

He will be remembered for his devotion to God, his love of family, friends, and community.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 27 from 5:30-8:00PM at A.E. Carter Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00PM at Buckhead Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Buckhead Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Buckhead Baptist Church building fund. BBC PO BOX 8 Buckhead, GA 30625.