Rufus Wilbor Mahaffey Jr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rufus Wilbor Mahaffey Jr. (Sanford, North Carolina), who passed away on November 10, 2025, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Rufus departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Rufus. Though Rufus may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rufus Wilbor Mahaffey, Sr. and Hazel Mae Ritter Mahaffey. He is survived by: his wife Pamela Travis Mahaffey of Sanford; his children, Jacob Mahaffey (Alyssa Moses) of Pinebluff and Shannon Hanson (Anthony) of Sanford; his grandson Mason Hanson; and his sister Joyce Bennett (Lewis) of Pinebluff, NC.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution honoring Rufus' life to Liberty Hospice, 1005 Carthage St. Sanford, NC 27330.
