Gerald Anthony “Tom” Buffington, age 76, of Gainesville, entered rest Monday, December 4, 2023, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville.
Gerald was born July 13, 1947, in Gainesville to the late Rudolph & Dot Buffington. He retired from EIC where he worked as an electrician, but also was a self-employed farmer. He was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his brothers, David Buffington & Dwight Buffington.
Left to cherish amazing memories, wife, Brenda Buffington; daughter, Christy (Rodney) Broome; sons, Robby (Jessica) Buffington & Josh (Angela) Buffington; grandchildren, Mark Broome, Tristan Buffington, Madison Broome, Mackenzie Buffington, Carson Buffington & Josie Buffington; sister, Deborah Stephens; brothers, Doug Buffington & Mike Buffington; a number of nieces, nephews & other relatives also survive.
Funeral services honoring Gerald will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Marshall Dale & Phillip Gillespie officiating. Burial will be in Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the funeral home.
You may sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com.
Ward’s Funeral Home & cremation Services, Gainesville, is honored to serve the family of Gerald Anthony Buffington.
