Buford Owen Alexander Obituary (1944

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Buford Owen Alexander Mr. Buford Owen Alexander, age 72, of Deputy, Indiana entered this life on July 3, 1944 in Bedford, Kentucky. He was the loving son of the late Leslie Cull and Ruby Cecil Moore Alexander. He was raised in Trimble County and attended school there later receiving his GED in 2006. He was inducted into the United States Army on February 25, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky. He rose to the rate of Specialist Four during the Vietnam War serving in the 500 Transportation Company in the First Army. He was honorably discharged on February 27, 1967 at Fort Knox, Kentucky and remained in the Reserves until February 24, 1970. On November 27, 1970 Buford was united in marriage to Sue Ann Shelley in Madison, Indiana. This happy union of 46 years raised four children together, Lori, Allan, Dawn and Christopher. Buford had worked as an over the road truck driver for over 47 years and for most of his career was spent with Pegasus out of Louisville. He had received his Million Mile award and had driven all over the United States, Canada and Mexico. He resided in Spring, Texas from 1981-1989 when he moved to Jefferson County. Buford was raised in the Bedford Baptist Church and was currently a member of the Open Door Baptist Church in Deputy, Indiana. He enjoyed gardening and being with his family. He loved his dog, Paco and had grieved his death since April 14, 2017. Buford was known for his smoked brisket at all family events. He also was known at the Trimble County Apple Festival for his brisket. His Sunday afternoons would be spent watching NASCAR. Buford died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 4:18 a.m. at his home in Deputy, Indiana with his loving family at his side. Click Here for Funeral Service or Tribute Video A LOVING FAMILY Buford will be missed by his loving wife of 46 years, Sue Ann Shelley Alexander of Deputy, Indiana; his children, Lori Harmon and her husband, Richard of Hanover, Indiana, Allan Manaugh of Metropolis, Illinois, Dawn Motley and her husband, Chris of Mt. Washington, Kentucky, Christopher Alexander and his companion, Amy Whitlock of Katy, Texas; his grandchildren, Jodi, Steve, Jed, Allison, Kenny, Kerry, Ariel, Jude, Abbi and Bekah; his great grandchildren, Jayden, Kylie and Cole; his sister, Doris Brown and her husband, Shirley of Bedford, Kentucky; his sisters in law and brothers in laws, Dorothy Catherine Lowry Alexander of Bedford, Kentucky, Judy Transer and her husband, David of Versailles, Indiana, Sandy Shelley of Madison, Indiana, Deanna Shelley of Madison, Indiana, Becky Lutz and her husband, Joe of Clarksville, Indiana, Melissa Lee of North Vernon, Indiana, Steve Shelley of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Cull Alexander, died March 26, 1976, his mother, Ruby Cecil Moore Alexander, died March 11, 1966, and his brothers, Glenford Alexander, died December 21, 2016 and Kenneth Alexander, died August 14, 2011. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 23, 2017, at 10:30 am, by Pastor Brad Enevoldsen at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Bedford Cemetery in Bedford, Kentucky. VISITATION Friends may call Thursday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORS A final salute will be conducted on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre by Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion with full military honors to follow at the graveside. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude. Cards are available at the funeral home. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com Secure">http://www.paysimple.com/security.html">Secure Payments To send a flower arrangement in memory of Buford Owen Alexander, please click here to visit our sympathy store.