Buford Stanley Wilson

Buford Stanley Wilson Jr., age 72 of West Jefferson died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Buford was born August 27, 1946 in Johnson City, TN to the late Buford and Ida Hilton Wilson.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister, Senrea Richardson and brother, Rex Wilson.

Buford was a devout man of God who loved studying his Bible and playing gospel music on his guitar.  He was member and Sunday school teacher at Calvary Baptist Church.  Buford taught Bible study at Ashe Assisted Living and loved to play pool there with his friends.  Buford enjoyed spending time with his favorite cat, Cupcake, playing horseshoes and working around the house.  He served in the US Air Force and was stationed at Lockland Air Force Base in Texas and also was stationed in Holland.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Kirby McNeill and Rev. Joey McClure.  Burial will follow in the West Jefferson Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 Friday, January 18th at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Wilson is survived by, his wife, Linda Wilson, brother, Mel Wilson of Johnson City, TN, his mother-in-law, Louise Shumate and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Ashe Services for Aging, 180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson, NC  28694.