John Buffington Obituary

Dear Bobby and family,
How my heart aches for you all! Although I have never lost a child, I can only imagine your pain and loss. But I know, Bobby, what an amazing guy you were in high school and how you certainly were a fabulous father. You and your family are in our prayers. May you feel God's presence.
Love,
Susan (Lynch) Noland and JEFF Noland

Bobby and Melissa, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of mourning.

My morning started out beautifully, until I read your sons obituary. I don't know your family, never knew your son, but this tragic loss fills my eyes with tears & burdens my heart for all of you. Although words of love, prayers, & encouragement are meant to lift you up & assure you you're in the thoughts of many I sincerely doubt only those who have walked in your shoes today understand the depth of pain you are dealing with. I have no children, but it's hard to even imagine the magnitude of your grief. So l, for one, ask all who take the time to read his life story, to keep you in their prays for a long, long time. God be with your family on this long hard road to recovery. Just a caring friend & neighbor

There is an endearing tenderness in the love of a parent to a child that transcends all other affections of the heart. I pray that your fond memories of Jack will help your family heal.

Bobby,
So sorry to hear the sad news. I'll be praying for comfort for you and your family.

Prayers sent for you and your family during this difficult time. God please console them and heal their broken hearts.

Bobby and Melissa, I remember you all from Washington Street UMC. My prayers are with you, your family and friends. May God hold you close.

Melissa and Bobby,
Nothing I can say would sufficiently tell you how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your son.

Be firm in your faith. God is all knowing to why we face the challenges and suffering we do.

I will continually pray for God to embrace you and your children at this time and always.

Deeply sadenned by this news.
Love and prayers,
Donna Dillard
(former exercise class participant)

Bobby and Melissa - My heart is breaking for you. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Melissa & Bobby
It is with great regret that we can not be with you at this trying time. We are so sorry to hear of this tragedy event, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love ya cuz.

Bryan & Helen C.

Bobby and Melissa,

My heart breaks for you. I saw the picture and immediately knew it was your son. Words can not express how very sorry I am for you. May you find strength and peace beyond human understanding. I am praying for you and Josie and Rob.

Dear Bobby & Melissa,

I am a dear friend of your sister, Elizabeth. I pray the love of God enfolds you both and your children during this difficult and sad time. My sincere sympathies to you all.

I remember well that cute, clever, spunky, kind second grader. I am sending love to each of you.

there are no words that can describe how deeply sorry I am for your loss. you will be in my prayers .

Our parish family is devastated by your loss. Please know that you are upheld in prayer and love.

Dear Melissa and Bobby-
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I remember spending those good times at Hollywood Park with our kids also. We are so very sorry for your loss. God's peace. Beth and David Anderson

Dear Bobby, Melissa, Josie and Rob---While we have never met, the Adkins Family wants to express how deeply sorry we are for the loss of your son Jack. Our son Thomas was very close with Jack as a friend, classmate and fraternity brother at CofC. I met Jack 2 years ago as he was the first to come right up and help Thomas and I move into his new housing. I will never forget Jack's smile, his kind spirit and willingness to help as if he was one of our own! His good manners jumped right out at me from the first greeting. Needless to say Thomas, his cousin Spencer Parrish and his entire fraternity are heartbroken over the loss of Jack. We know that Jack is in heaven with God and that we will all see him again one day. Until then, I also know that everyone of his fraternity brothers and friends will remember all of the good that Jack represented everyday and cherish the time that they had with him as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, fiends and relatives. May God be with all of you in this time of need.

To the Buffington family.I do not know you, but as another Christian, I am your Sister in Christ. My heart breaks for all of you. Jack's picture shows what a handsome young man he was. I have two sons and two grandsons. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May the love of Jesus surround each of you, comfort you, and give you peace.

Dear Bobby, I have no words to express how sorry I am for your sudden loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days and months. You and your family have my sympathy and warmest personal regards.

Melissa and Bobby,

We love you and are praying for you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Dear Bobby, Melissa, Josie and Rob, my heart goes out to you and I am heartbroken for you. We will be praying of your family. All my love, Nici and Brian Comer

My prayers will continue for you! I was in the company of Jack and your beautiful family a couple weeks ago at the Creek House. Jack was an amazing, handsome son and I know your heart is breaking. May God give you the ability to find His peace and the joy for having Jack as your son and memories to console you. Love and blessings to you all.

Dear Bobby, words alone cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your family's loss. I can only say as one who has lost a son that I grieve with and for you. May God meet with and comfort you and your family during this time.

No words will help you in this sad sad time. I am praying for you all to have strength. Know that friends and family love and care for you. My heart breaks for you.

Melissa and Bobby, Josie and Rob,
My mother's heart breaks for you- I pray that y'all will feel all of the outpouring of love from family and friends as you walk through this. I pray that over time, sweet, sweet memories of Jack will continue to fill your heart until you see him again. I pray that God's peace and mercy will pour over you and hold you up every day.