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Buford Nichols

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Buford Nichols obituary, 1943-2025, Richmond, VA

BORN

1943

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Affinity Funeral Service - Richmond Chapel

2720 Enterprise Pkwy

Richmond, Virginia

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Oct. 26, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Coach and Four Restaurant

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Buford Nichols Obituary

Buford Nichols, 82, of Richmond, Va., passed away on September 14th. He was born in Roanoke and remained deeply connected to his roots throughout his life. He is predeceased by his parents Roy Nichols and Ernestine Nichols Patterson.

Buford is survived by his loving wife, Martha Nichols; two sons, Jerry Nichols and Stephen Nichols; and his grandson, Brandon Nichols. Buford is also survived by his brothers, David and Glenn Nichols; his sisters, Patricia Divers, Debra Geppi, and Rebecca Johnson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Coach and Four Restaurant. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Buford will be remembered with love and greatly missed by all who knew him.
Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 17 to Oct. 20, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Buford Nichols

Oct

26

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Coach and Four Restaurant

VA

Funeral services provided by:

Affinity Funeral Service - Richmond Chapel

2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294

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