of Knoxville, AR
November 9, 1942 - February 4, 2026
Jerry Pauline Buford, a resident of Knoxville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born November 9, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Pauline and Opal
Lee (Smith) Buford.
Jerry loved his family. He retired from K2 Enterprise. Jerry enjoyed reading, woodworking, comedy, loved old records, and loved his hats.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Annie Buford; his parents; his sister, Carolyn Webb; his Nephews, Donald Keith Webb and Scott Wayne Webb; his brother in-law James Eugene Edwards; and father in-law Charles Christopher Young.
Jerry survived by his son, Russell (Teresa) Cohen of Malvern, Arkansas; his daughter, Holly Buford of Lamar, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Jospeh Roden-Cohen of Malvern, Arkansas, Bobby (Ashley) Cohen of Donaldson, Arkansas, Katelyn (Jon) Collins of Friendship, Arkansas, and Anna Cohen of Malvern, Arkansas; his great grandchildren, Cooper, Audrey, Karleigh, Timber, Camden, and Brylynn; his stepsister in-law, Paticia Dykes of Conway, Arkansas; his sister in Law, Martha Edwards of Malvern, Arkansas; two nieces, Amburr (John) Drury of Malvern, Arkansas; and Carmen (Jess) Edwards of Haskell, Arkansas; his grand-nephew, Dylan Drury; and adopted daughter Tiffany (Charlie) Watkins and bonus grandchildren, Eli Watkins, Zayne Watkins, Faithlyn Watkins and Zayley Watkins.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, along with Visitation of his loving wife of 54 years, Annie, at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Roller-McNutt in Conway, Arkansas, 72832.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Cohen, Jon Collins, Russell Cohen, Charlie Watkins, and Joe Roden. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eli Watkins, Zayne Watkins, and Cooper Collins.
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8 Condolence(s)
Megan Duncan
Friday, February 6, 2026
He always had a joke to tell and could make you smile. He was a good man and was a part of many good memories when I was a kid. Praying for you.
Shelley Gardner
Friday, February 6, 2026
Praying for your family in the most difficult time. I pray God will wrap his loving arms of comfort around you all.
Patricia Manning
Friday, February 6, 2026
Annie and I met when we both worked in the Postal Service. I then met Jerry, they Both were always very kind and respectful to me. They later moved to Knoxville and we would see each other in passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family in this time of loss, But what a Blessing they got to go home Together❤️
Tasha Weaver
Thursday, February 5, 2026
My condolences going out to all the family and my lil grandson Camden!! Much love
Lonnie Roden
Thursday, February 5, 2026
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family as you celebrate the life of your loved ones. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
John and Dianne Kimbrough
Thursday, February 5, 2026
He was a good man he will be missed
John and Dianne Kimbrough
Thursday, February 5, 2026
He was a good man he will be missed
Lulu"May
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Sorry for your loss Holly, may God be with you always.