Graveside services for James “Buddy” Guffey will be at 11AM, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Pine Ridge Baptist Cemetery, Melder, LA with Bro. Dennis Snoddy officiating under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria.
James “Buddy” Guffey, 64, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. His parents did a wonderful job raising him with morals, ethics and respect. He was very dedicated to his “Castle family” and always said “Castle are good people”. He loved saving lives! Buddy touched every soul he met, he was a gentle giant and he will be missed dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Beatrice Guffey; and brother, Kenneth Guffey.
Those left to cherish his memory include his brothers, Grady Guffey Jr. (Dotty) of Laredo, TX and Otis Guffey of Crawfordville, FL; nieces, Deana Frederick of Glenmora, LA and April Guffey of Knoxville, TN; close cousin, Kim Gordey of Elmer, LA; life long friend, Julie Gonzales of Pasadena, TX; and all members of his Castle family and Woodworth/Oakhill Fire Departments.