He was the son of the late Andrew Ashby and Vera Martin Ashby.
He was a member of Mount Olive Christian Church. He enjoyed reading, traveling, gardening and golfing.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Sanders Ashby, daughter, Tori, two sons Barry, and Scott Ashby, and five grandchildren, three stepchildren, Kimberly Biggs, Gene Biggs and Eddie (Cynthia) Biggs, step-grandchildren, Joshua Lee Biggs and Emily L. Biggs Ray (Shawn). Two step-great grandchildren, Maverick and Ava James Ray, and his sister, Lois Ashby Johnson.
Buford was preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil Ashby, George Ashby, Bobby Ashby and Eddie Ashby, and a sister, Betty Ashby Draper.
Cryptside service will be held Thursday, December 5th at 1:00pm at Roselawn Burial Park with Tim Mills officiating.
DUE TO INCLIMATE WEATHER THE SERVICE WILL NOW BE HELD IN THE CHAPEL AT MCKEE STONE FUNERAL HOME ON 109 BROAD STREET.