Bobby Henry Buffington

Bob was a man of many strengths. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting for those special antiques with his wife and building superb custom homes as a hobby.

He was married to Sarah, the love of his life and high school sweetheart. They celebrated their 71st loving anniversary in December. Their love for each other was an inspiration to all they knew and met.

He was also a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He looked forward to visits from them and instilling in them the meaning of love and family. One of his favorite things to do was to have everyone together and make homemade ice cream, don’t forget the Oreos. He had an amazing memory, told entertaining stories, and made some of the most awesome funny faces. Sugar Sugar….

Bob was a member of the Air National Guard and worked for the Federal Government ForceCom for 28 years.

His legacy will carry on forever reminding us to love one another and family always comes first. He touched the lives of so many and will be greatly missed.

Bob is preceded in death by brothers, Carl Buffington and Reuben Buffington; sister, Alene Powell.

He is survived by spouse, Sarah Buffington; daughter, Kathy Rieger; son, Jeff Buffington and his wife Susan; sisters Pat Sims and Marie Sorenson; grandchildren, Mandy Hobby, Joshua Rieger, Haley Buffington, Taylor Buffington, Justin Rieger, Alex Buffington, Jennifer Rieger, Madison Buffington, And Reese Buffington; and great grandchildren, Michael Anderson, Kyleigh Dellinger, Declan Lapp, Wyatt Dellinger, Esther Carr, Colton Anderson, Payton Niedzwiecki, Kinsleigh Dellinger, Blakey Niedzwiecki.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023, 11:30-12:30 at H.M. Patterson Funeral Home, 1157 Old Canton Road, Marietta, Georgia 30068. Followed by graveside services at 1:00pm at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery 1306 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, Georgia 30064