William Hartley Buford Obituary
The memory of William Hartley Buford of Austin, Texas, who passed away on October 10, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though William may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those William touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Tarva Lucille Parks Buford and Robert Ray Buford; and his siblings, Carrie Lou Worrell, David Alsey Buford (Bud) and Elizabeth Joyce Herring.
He is survived by: his wife Sarah Nell (Kornegay); and his daughters, Janice Hope Smith, Valerie Lynn Hulgan and Lucretia Lane Gunn. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
