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BUFORD Mr. Joseph Buford Jr., 82 years old of Robert, Louisiana, died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, July 18, 1926 in Gibson, Louisiana, son of the late Joseph Buford Sr. and the late Alzina Fitzner Buford. Surviving are 2 daughters: Gail Andrew and Joy Carver;1 Brother, James Buford; 6 sisters, Catherine Lofasso, Verna Machado, Lorraine Plumley, Ruth Davis, Evelyn Crowley and Linda Fabre; 3 grandchildren, Ricky Andrew, Bryan Andrew and Danielle Danos; 5 great-grandchildren, Mallori Andrew, Adam Andrew, Brandon Andrew, Greyson Embrey and Dallas Embrey. He is preceded in death by his wife Alice Guidry and 2 Brothers: William Buford Sr., Harry Buford Sr. Friends will be received Thursday, September 25, 2008, from 6 pm to 10 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Louisiana. Services will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Friday, September 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Hope Haven Mausoleum in Gonzales. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Sep. 24, 2008.

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