Jimmy L. Bufford Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Jimmy L. Bufford

Funeral service for Jimmy L. Bufford, 71, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Auburn, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Town Creek Cemetery, 1150 South Gay Street, Auburn, AL 36832, Sister, Dorothy Evans will officiate, Brother Sammy Evans, II, Eulogist.

Mr. Bufford, who passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his home in Ocala, FL, was born on April 30, 1952, in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Public viewing will be on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Mr. Bufford leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Vinessa Wagner Bufford of Ocala, FL; three children, London Bufford of Ocala, FL, Kacie Bufford of Nashville, TN and Anish Walker of Auburn, AL; one grandson, Jaquez Oliver of Auburn, AL; siblings, John Lewis (Joann) Bufford III, Leroy (Cynthia) Bufford, Gloria Bufford and Larry (Gwendolyn) Bufford all of Auburn, AL; a special cousin as a sister, Dorothy (Sammy) Evans of Auburn, AL; goddaughter, Dr. Krystal P. (Oreste) Patterson of Apopka, FL; godson, Damarious (Janelle) Studdard of Birmingham, AL; adopted daughters, Monique Webley and Tashawna Higgins both of Toronto, Canada; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Our Condolences To The Bufford &Wagner Family In The Loss Of Your Love One May The Lord Give You Strength And Comfort As U Go Through This Difficult Time. From The Classmates Of 72'Constance Echols &Family.

Our Condolences To The Bufford &The Wagner In Loss Of Your Love ❤️One May The Give Strength And Comfort Through This Difficult Time . Your Classmate of72' Constance Tarver Echols &Family.🙏🏾👼✝️👼🙏🏽

To my dear cousin from Theresa Richetts and family. You and Jimmy were truly blessed with the love that you shared with each other and the beautiful two children that you had together. I will always remember him as a loving caring father and husband.

Sending my condolences to the Bufford family, Mr. Bufford (J.B) will be missed at work (Keeton Corrections) loving, caring, and compassionate to whom you came in contact with. We needed you But GOD Needed you More. TAKE YOUR REST J.B.

It was such a pleasure working with you. It was more like kicking it with my friend than work. It will be hard to replace you because there's only one. Rest on friend. I will miss you but never forget you. Love your work partner in crime. "R" Robinson

Praying for each family member! Larry and Dr. Gwenetta S. Echols

Prayers and sympathies are extended to the family at this very difficult time. The Veasley Family

My heartfelt condolences to the family and prayers of peace,strength and comfort. K. L. Williams

Praying for our family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 B. Sullivan

Mr. Burford you will surely be missed here at Keeton Correction. Sleep on my friend take your rest. We love 😍 you but God love you best

I'm gonna miss you my friend Jimmy, fishing and the time you came to visit your brother John,Rest In Eternal Peace,John & Barbara Thomas

Sending my condolences to your family. May God bless you all during this difficult time...Marilynn Waldon and family

I always admire the way that he loved his wife and his children he definitely has a place with Jesus Christ Lord Almighty God.

Vanessa and Faimly while we know u will miss your love one Jimmy; just know that Almighty God knows your grief and he will help you thru this Loss as you throw all your burdens on him now and in the days to come. (Prob 3:5,6) We look forward to Gods promise where he promises us HJ85Mat Rev 21 v3,4 that soon there will be no more mourning, pain or dying. We will continue to keep you and your children and famil in our reverent prayers. Haywood Wayne and Scean Smith.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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