James Henry Buford

Obituary For James Henry Buford

Mr. James Henry Buford 71 of Memphis, TN was born April 20,1948 and transitioned to his heavenly home on September 24, 2019. He was the first born child of Mr. Charles and Mrs. Velma Buford. James was born in Oxford, MS, and later his family moved to Memphis where he was educated at Carnes Elementary, Manassas and Douglass High School. He is a lifelong member of Emmanuel Baptist Church on Ayers where expressed his love of music and sang in the mass choir and male chorus. James was a longtime employee of Coors Brewery where he retired. James was preceded in death by his parents, sister Etta Mae Buford, and brother Jesse Buford. He leaves a legacy of love with his daughter Carolyn Anderson (Tares), 6 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. James also leaves his sister Mrs. Brenda Buford-Shaw (Rev. Greg Shaw), 3 nieces. 3 nephews and a hosts of many other relatives and friends. His family will receive friends for viewing on Saturday October 5, 2019 from 10am until service of celebration time 12pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church 245 Ayers St. Burial will follow in New Park Cemetery.

Rest on My Brother. We love ❤ you, but God loves you best!

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