Bobby Dale Buffkin: Tabor City

    Bobby Dale Buffkin of Tabor City died Monday, Sept. 2, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Whiteville. He was 57.
    Born in Mullins, he was the son of Miriam Louise Cooper Buffkin and the late Odom Buffkin.
    In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Wanda Buffkin Cox of Tabor City; a niece, Angela Cox Jones and husband Brenden of Tabor City; a nephew, Dwight Cox of Tabor City; and two great nieces, Savannah-Grace Jones and Ella Jones.
    Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in Gapway Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Nobles officiating. Burial is to follow in the church cemetery.
    The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church.
    In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to: Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, NC 28472.
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