Horace "Buddy" Franklin Grifford

of Benton, AR

July 10, 1944 - December 14, 2021

Horace ''Buddy'' F. Grifford, Jr., 77 of Benton, AR passed away December 14, 2021. He was born on July 10, 1944 in Prescott, AR to Frank and Lois Grifford.

Buddy is survived by his wife of 30 years, Marilyn, and four children, Buddy Ray Patterson, Kathy McAdoo, Barbie Cogburn and Jarod Grifford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lois Grifford and one son, Jeff Grifford. Buddy left behind 5 grandchildren, Cody, Megan, Cameron, Katy, and Harper. He also leaves to cherish his memory 4 siblings, Norma Calhoun, Martha Purser, Meda Hargrove (Larry), and Tim Grifford (Mary) and many nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Buddy graduated in1964 from Fort Smith High School and from UAMS School of Pharmacy in 1969. Buddy was a pharmacist for 51 years, owning a drug store in Malvern and Bryant, AR. He also worked at Westside Pharmacy and Finley Pharmacy in Benton. Buddy loved being a pharmacist, it was never a job to him.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 19th at Roller- Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Rd, Benton, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. The funeral service will be on Monday, December 20th at 1:30 P.M. at Roller- Alcoa Funeral Home with interment following in Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, AR.


Service Information
Visitation
Roller Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton,  AR 72015
12/19/2021 at 4:00-6:00PM
Service
Funeral Service
Roller Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton,  AR 72015
12/20/2021 at 1:30PM

Cemetery/Interment
Pinecrest Memorial Park
7401 Hwy 5 N.
Alexander, AR 72002
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com