Russell Buford Obituary

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Start: 2020-08-20T18:00:00
End: 2020-08-20T21:00:00
Location: L. Hodges Funeral Service

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Russell Buford of Oxford, Mississippi, who passed away on August 16, 2020 at the age of 75. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell Buford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gable Buford and Mealie Buford; and his siblings, Jerome, Willie D., Gracie, Mary and Lee Anna.

He is survived by: his wife Marilyn G. Buford of Oxford, MS; his children, Rev. Paulette Buford-James (Darryl) of Starkville, MS, Targanar 'Todd Buford (Kimberly) of Memphis, TN and Robert Gabriel Buford of Oxford, MS.; his grandchildren, Octavia Shuntel McEwen, Jamal Gabriel Buford, Amya Monyee Buford, Tara Danielle Loggins and Robrae Gabriel Buford; and his siblings, Alex of St. Louis, MO, Thomas of St. Louis, MO, Robert Calvin (Faye) of St. Louis, MO, Napolean Buford of St. Louis, MO and John E. Buford of Batesville, MS. He is also survived by sister-in-laws, a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and classmates.

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L Hodges Funeral Service

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August 18, 2020

Bonita wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Russell Buford, my kind and gentle uncle. Thank you for modeling enduring love. We are left heartbroken yet thankful that you were in our lives. For my Aunt Marilyn and cousins, we grieve with you and pray God's peace and comfort.”

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L. Hodges Funeral Service
38 MS-334, Oxford, MS 38655

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Aug 21

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Oxford, MS 38655

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