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BUFORD, George B. 83 of Springfield departed this life Saturday evening, August 9, 2008 in Villa Springfield. He was born October 4, 1924 in Springfield, Ohio a son of Dayton and Willa (Wade) Buford. Mr. Buford retired for the Springfield City Schools and was a veteran of World War II serving his country in the U. S. Navy. He loved his family and enjoyed spending special times with them. He also enjoyed bowling and going fishing with his friends. Mr. Buford leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 65 years; Rachael Buford, two loving daughters; Vivian Schooler of Dayton, Ohio and Sheila Peterson of Springfield, Ohio, three granddaughters; Trischelle Estelle, Monica Peterson and Jenny Peterson, a great granddaughter; Kyla Estelle, niece; Joyce Massie, dear friends; Barbara Dewell, Doris Moore and Harriett Beard and a number of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and thirteen brothers and sisters. Private funeral services will be held in the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in the memory of George Buford to Springfield Vineyard, 424 S. Fountain Avenue, Springfield, Ohio 45506. Arrangements are provided by the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.
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John and Carol Yontz
August 16, 2008
Dear Rachael,
Carol and I are deeply saddened by George's passing. He was a great man and we will miss him. We extend our condolances to you and your family.
John and Carol Yontz
Delbert Peterson
August 12, 2008
Sheila, So Sorry to hear about your father he was good man,and he will be missed but you must hang in there,that would be what he would want.
Gloria Dillon
August 12, 2008
Dear Vivian and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences at the loss of your beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. We know that this is a difficult time. However, we also know that we serve a God of compassion, peace, joy and comfort. God is able to sustain you today and in the days ahead.
Be gentle with yourself and with one another. Bask in the warmth and blessings of the many happy memories of a soul well loved and a life well lived.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you,
Vermon, Gloria and Micah
Jan Chase
August 12, 2008
Dear Rachael and Family, I was so terribly sad to read of George's passing. I am so glad that Heather (Dooley) Rucker and I had those couple of visits with the two of you here recently. George was such a gregarious fellow, always with a big smile for everyone. I know he was certainly loved by my son, Stephen, who considered "Mr. Buford his buddy." at Snowhill back in the early '70s. I understnad that you stopped in our office Monday morning and I'm sorry I wasn't here to speak with you, but then George is probably looking down saying, "Now there's one thing about Jan, she's gonna do things in 'her' time!" He was surely one of my favorite people. If there is anything I can do for you or anyway I can be of help to you, please let me know. I will keep you in my prayers in these difficult days ahead....Love, Jan Chase
gregory ford
August 12, 2008
I'm sorry to hear about mr. buford, he was a good friend to daddy and i enjoyed the times we would sit on the porch and talk. i know you and the girls and grandchildren will miss him dearly.
Marilyn Burr
August 12, 2008
Rachael,
You know that George and you hold a very special place in my heart. I will miss him and his wisdom terribly. I so enjoy coming to your house and listening to him go on and on about things, and only you and I know what I am talking about, and George too. Lord, I thought he was going to have a heart attack a few times myself. But you and I will keep up our talks and George will just listen now. I love you both. Marilyn
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