Billy Ray Bufkin
Billy Ray Bufkin, 85, of Texas City, TX, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 27, 2017, in Texas City. Billy was born October 23, 1932, to Bessie Mae and Isaac Hamilton Bufkin in Levi, TX. He proudly served his country as a Marine. Billy served his community for 25 years as a barber/stylist at his own shop, Bill’s Sebring Barber Shop. After retirement, he enjoyed more time with family and numerous hobbies.
Billy was preceded in his death by his parents; his sons, Billy Ray Bufkin, Jr., and Paul Hamilton Bufkin; sisters, Thelma Sargent, Mabel Collins, and Ruby Fadel; and brothers, James, Isaac “Buster” Jr., and Edwin Bufkin.
Billy leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 62 years, Jeanette Ozment Bufkin; daughters, Melinda Hickey and husband Marvin, Julie Bufkin, and Malyn Miller and husband Greg; daughter-in-law Terrie Bufkin; raised as a daughter/granddaughter Evette Mejia Razzak and husband Raheel; grandchildren Tammi (Brian) Moran, Dustin Lee Hickey, Gregory Miller, Chelsea (Tyler) Harris, Cailey Miller, and Ricky (Nicole) Crisp; great-grandchildren Ashlynn, Patrick, Daelin, Avery, Aiden, and Bethany Moran; Bailey, Landon and Caleb Hickey; Micah Harris; Ricky Crisp, Jr.; and Zahra Razzak and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 am Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel, Dickinson, Texas with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Pastor Johnny Angel presiding. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.
Always enjoyed the discussions I had with Uncle Billy. He will be missed. He was loved by so many. Know that God will send his angels to look over the family and comfort them in this time of their need. Prayers to family.
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
O.o I’m sorry to here this sending hugs an luv to all. prayers
My deepest condolences. A fine man and great barber … got many a “Sebring” at his shop. May he rest in peace and obtain the promised reunion with his sons and those others who preceded him.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Malyn. I’m praying for your comfort.
I have known this man as to be my grandpa. He was very loving. And a good cook when i ate his food. Everyone knows i love food. When i would come over and spend days and weekends with evette i always wanted his biscuits and gravy. Omgsh so good. And when he would make famous things with his pecans !! Loved him to death.
Love you granddad. And know your somewhere safe 💗and pain free. Ill see you when my time is right.
Jeanette and Melinda,
We are thinking and praying for you all during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Dan and Terri McCrory
So sorry to hear this very sad news. Rest In Peace.
So sorry Janette. Our love and prayers are with you in this trying times. May the Lord give you strength through this hard times.
I am so sorry to hear about Bill. It is never easy to lose someone we love. I will be praying for the whole family.
To the family and friends of Billy Bufkin I am so sorry for your loss and can only imagine the pain that you are experiencing right now. Something that bring me comfort at times like this is what God promises us at Revelation 21:4. I hope that this scripture will bring you some comfort.