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William Buff Obituary
November 7, 1937 - August 4, 2021
Columbia, South Carolina - William "Bill" Earl Buff Jr, 83, son of the late William Earl Buff Sr and Cynthia Higbe Buff, entered into eternal rest on August 4, 2021.
Bill was born on November 7, 1937 in Columbia, SC. He loved God, his family, and his church. He was an active member of Taylor Street Baptist Church in Cayce, SC and greatly enjoyed attending. He founded and owned Buff's Vinyl Siding and Windows; retiring after 50+ years in 2017. He was an avid Gamecock fan.
He is survived by the love of his life, his devoted wife of 60 years, Doris Todd Buff and his "little dog" Lucky. He is also survived by two daughters, Debra Rawls (Billy) and Lisa Allen (Mark) and a son, William Earl Buff III (Carisa). He was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, his sister-in-law, Willie-Mae Todd, and his brothers Rev Lloyd Buff and Ronnie Buff.
The funeral service for Mr. Buff will be held at 12:30 o'clock on Saturday, August 7th, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia. Burial in Gibson Cemetery will follow the service. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock Friday evening at the funeral home.
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Carolyn Hayes Cain
August 6, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the family. God bless you all .
Loretta Lewis
August 6, 2021
My condolences to the entire Buff family. Mr. Buff was always so kind and had such a gentle spirit. May he rest in eternal peace.
Bobby Drummond
August 6, 2021
My deepest condolences to the entire Buff family. I knew Bill for over 30 years through work and he was one of a kind. I considered him a friend and he will be greatly missed by many. God bless.
Cheryl &Thomas Porter
August 6, 2021
Are deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family
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Bill& Cathy Best
August 6, 2021
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