James Daniel Buff, 92, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on July 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Sanford Iverson Buff and Ruth Vastie Beaver Buff. James was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting or fishing. James retired from Hanes (Sara Lee) after many years of service.
A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Buff is survived by his children, Larry Buff (Lillie), Richard Buff (Linda), Sheila Stulls (Don), Cheryln Woody (Doug), Becky Buff, Thomas Holbrook (Diane), and James “Jimmy” Buff; daughter-in-law, Anita Sue Ott Buff; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his two sons, Jerry and Billy Buff; great-granddaughter, Cara F. Lane; and sister, Bonnie Swink Wyatt.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Faith Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Terry Robinson and Pastor Douglas Woody officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Prayers of comfort for family and friends. JD was a special uncle, always kind and helpful. Mom and Dad thought highly of him as well. Even though we lost touch, I thought of you often.
I wish I had known in time to be there I am Wilma's sister we came to visit jd at his son's home we knew him for many years and I will miss the stories and the dances he loved to dance and laugh hugs to the family he will be missed
Bless the family. You are all in my prayers. Think of the good things you all did together. God bless.
Pawpaw u will be missed dearly an thought of regularly I love an miss u so much
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers 💕🙏….Gail O’Neil
Pop you was an amazing man I enjoyed every moment I spent with you I learned alot from you I will definitely miss you and always remember and love you rip pop
Prayers and love going out to all the family