Chester Buford Obituary
The memory of Chester Buford (Oxford, Mississippi), who passed away on April 4, 2026 at the age of 102, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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 Chester Buford to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Irene Buford and Chester Buford; his wife Betty Buford; his children, Lillie Mae Tallie, Irene Thomas and Chester Buford, III; and his siblings, Edna Thompson Claybourn, Helen James, Alice Gray Frison, Lucinda Buford, Earnest Buford and James Buford.
He is survived by: his children, Betty Jones (Percy), Annie Hope (Willie), Larry Buford (Debra), Leon Buford (Shelia), Carl Buford (Carol) and Janice Lewis (Samuel); his sister Cynthia McGhee; his nieces, Candy Smith, Doris Redmond and Helen Davis; and his nephew Robert Gray. He is also survived by 36 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, 45 great-great grandchildren, and one great-great-great grandchild.
