1923
2013
John" Buford" Holden, 89, of Greensboro, departed from this life on Tuesday, May 15, 2013, at Maple Grove Rehab Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel, with Rev. Patrick Fuller officiating. Burial will follow at Westminster Gardens Cemetery.
Buford was born August 29, 1923, in Georgia, to the late Andrew Jackson Holden and Cummi Woods Holden. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church for over 50 years and was the recipient of the Purple Heart after being wounded during his service in the United States Army. Buford retired from Vanstory Oil Company after 30 years of employment and then worked as a courier for the Greensboro News and Record. He enjoyed gardening and fishing in his spare time. Buford was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Sara Ann Minish Holden; a granddaughter, April Thomas; and all of his siblings.
He is survived by his daughter Janice H. Thomas and her husband Harry of Greensboro; his son, John D. Holden and his wife Geraldine of Massachusetts; three grandchildren, Jason Holden, Christie Bisbee, and Jennifer Sniger; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Friday, May 17, 2013, at Hanes-Lineberry Vanstory Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro at 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405 or Southside Baptist Church 1001 Greehaven Dr., Greensboro, NC 27406.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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May 10, 2020
Family
Gerry Holden
Almost 7 years since uncle Buford has been gone and I still miss him. My wife is now in a rest home and I see what he went through. It is a lonely road but we do not have to travel it alone as God is always with us. Will see him soon. Gerry
May 19, 2013
Gerry Holden
My Uncle J.B. was the "best". He was loved very much by our family and it won't be too long before we shall be with him in heaven. He was truly one of a kind and appreciated for who he was. He loved the Lord and wanted everyone he came in contact with to know his Lord also. He was not ashamed of the Lord and praised the Lord for what "He" had done in his life. I am thankful for the fact that he had a great influence on my life and how in the early years helped my dad along the way. My phone has stopped ringing and I miss him already. Gerry Holden
May 17, 2013
Harold Tarpley
I am very saddened by the loss of Uncle Buford. He was my hero in my young days. He was a great patriot and a good man. Janice, I know you will miss him and my prayers are with you.
May 16, 2013
Angela Weisbecker
Heaven is a sweeter place because of my great uncle Buford joining so many who have gone ahead of him. he will truly be missed. a man who gave so much encouragement to others. I Especially will never forget when he and Sarah sat in thE hospital waiting room for hours while my dad had cancer surgery. growing up he was like a second grandpa for me... always ready to hug and spoil. such a smile and always a joke on his lips. my prayers are with the family who remain.
May 16, 2013
Kim Goedeck
I am sorry for your loss. I really enjoying speaking with Mr. Holden whenever he shopped in Food Lion. I always looked forward to seeing him.
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