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Joseph Buford Knight - GLENNVILLE - Joseph Buford Knight, 82, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 at Specialty Hospital of Jacksonville Florida. The Tattnall County native had lived in Jacksonville, Florida, Shelby, North Carolina and Glennville for many years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, retired from Georgia Department of Corrections at Georgia State Prison with the Rank of Major. He was a member of the American Veterans Association, Shelby North Carolina Moose Lodge and a member of the Glennville First Christian Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Knight; son, David Jolly. Survivors include: Children: Brian Knight (Diane) of Glennville, Joey Knight of Vidalia, Becky Cowart of Ayeden, NC, Anna Jane Knight of Alto, GA; Brother: Harry Knight of Glennville; Sister; Modena K. Collins (Reggie) of Statesboro; Sister-in-Law: June Knight of Jacksonville, FL;Five Grandchildren, One Great-Grandson & several nieces & nephews also survive. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm, Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, September 28, 2009 from the Chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glennville City Cemetery with Military Honors. Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home Glennville Chapel Savannah Morning News September 27, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Sep. 27, 2009.

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Kelly Purvis Brown

October 1, 2009

Joey and family,

I am so sorry about Mr. Buford. I worked with him at the prison for several years. I would have come to the funeral home, but I was out of town at the time of his death. You will be in my prayers.

Tim & Debra Dubberly

September 28, 2009

Brian and family, we are sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Buford, if we can do anything please let us know.

ashlyn blake

September 28, 2009

Thinking of you all in this hard time. I am so sorry for your loss and can't even imagine how hard this is for y'all. If you all need anything, just let me know.
Love y'all

September 28, 2009

Thinking of you all,

Lisa Lester & Buddy Barrow

September 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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DIANE PRESTAGE

September 28, 2009

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BUFORD. I WORKED WITH HIM FOR YEARS AT GSP. YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Paul & Tina Rushing

September 27, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kim Waters

September 27, 2009

Dear Joey, Cassie and family, Our prayers are with you all. Mr. Buford was a special man and always made Brooke feel welcome when she was in your home. Her memories and stories of times she spent with your family and the laughter Mr. Buford brought, will go with her forever. God bless you and comfort you in this time.
Love Byron, Kim & Brooke Waters

Hal and Renna Dasher

September 27, 2009

Thinking of you.
Hal and Renna Dasher

Linda Ellis

September 27, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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