William A. "Billy" Buford

Minister William Anthony (Billy) Buford Born January 10, 1952, to Eunice Collins and Wilbur Buford. Billy was a 1970 graduate of Glasgow high school and in 1968 he led his team to the national championship game under the direction of coach Jim Richards. Billy went on to further his basketball career he spent his first two years at Paducah community college where he led his team to the region seven Junior college championship and a berth in the NCAA Junior college finals where he averaged 23 points and 15 rebounds. He also owns the schools single game scoring and rebound record of 44 points and 36 rebounds then Billy transferred to Memphis State University where he played in the 1973 NCAA championship against UCLA after falling down some dark holes Billy decided that enough was enough and started his journey to recovery starting at Park place recovery center running the Warren county drug court Serenity recovery center in Memphis Tennessee (MAAM) Memphis Athletic ministries and returning home to finish up his last job at Casa. On April 29, 2026, he celebrated 39 years of sobriety. Billy enjoyed family time sitting court side as well as enjoying his kids and grandkids talking about life and what God has to offer as well as fishing ,basketball football, and vacations especially in Bellaire Beach on August 25, 2013, Billy received a certificate of license to preach the gospel under the leadership of Kalvin Bowen. Billy and Faye were faithful members at New Bethel Baptist Church in Germantown Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Donald Esters and continued on under Dr Carl E Whitfield at 11th Baptist Church on Wednesday May 27th at 6:45 a.m. God took his hand and said job well done my good and faithful servant. Billy leaves behind a devoted caring and care giving wife of 26 years Melita Faye Buford two sons William J Buford, Martell L Graham five daughters Malea Graham Brady (Johnny), Monika Graham ,Marita Graham, Maurica Graham and Mariah Graham sister in law Marilyn Stockton (Mandell) two brother in laws Maurice Graham and Robert Graham (Rose) and a very special friend Larry Kenon 20 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren and a host of nieces nephews and friends his parents proceeded him in death Wilbur Buford, Eunice Collins William Collins mother in law Hazel Graham, Father in-law Robert D Carver brother in law Josephus Byrd, sister in laws Myra Henry and Marietta (Cookie) Garrard. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son Mortuary, Inc.

William A. "Billy" Buford

January 10, 1952 - May 27, 2026

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January 10, 1952 - May 27, 2026

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