Buford Ray Buff

Mr. Buford Ray Buff, 62, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Atrium Healthcare Charlotte, following a brief illness.

Ray was born on July 23, 1963 in Burke County to Ernest Alexander Buff and the late Edith Mae Buff. He was a longtime member of North Laurel Baptist Church and was retired from J. Iverson Riddle Center, where he worked as a healthcare technician for many years.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Wayne Buff.

Surviving is his beloved wife, Kerry Smith Huffman Buff of the home, three children, Miranda Mae Buff Zambino and husband Jeff of Pennsylvania, Lance Tyler Buff and wife Ashely of Morganton, and Kendal Huffman of the home. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Jeffrey, Braxton, Jack and Zyler, two brothers, Jeff Buff and wife Kathy, and Richard Buff, one sister, Lisa Burleson and husband John, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., at North Laurel Baptist Church, with Rev. Mike Wakefield officiating.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 12:30 until 2:00 P.M. at North Laurel Baptist Church in Valdese.

Memorials may be sent to North Laurel Baptist Church, P.O. Box 307, Valdese, NC 28690.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com

Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Buff family.