Vestal Buford

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Vestal Buford

1930-2017

Services for Vestel Buford, 86, of Athens, were held Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Lough officiating. Interment followed in Zion Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Buford passed away at his home Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017.

He was born November 23, 1930, in the Walton Community.

He was a member of the Christian Center Church in Mesquite and MAPS. He grew up in the Walton Community and graduated from Martins Mill High School. He married the love of his life, Ruthie Shelton, October 20, 1950.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and a brother.

He is survived by his wife, Ruthie F. Buford of Athens; son, Vestel Buford II and wife, Judy; daughter, Linda Adair and husband, Tim; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Cynthia Davis and Anna Martin, both of Athens; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Robert Davis, Danny Murphy, James Sanders, Joe Simmons, George Johnson and Homer Martin. Honorary Pallbearers are Joe Jaynes, James Clamon and Larry Gist.