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Charles Buford Coss

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Nov. 12 to Dec. 11, 2015

Submitted by: Ann Weber

Buford Coss passed away Monday, November 9, 2015. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015 at East Cross United Methodist Church in Bartlesville, OK with Revenant Jeff Burress officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Brown Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Buford Coss to: Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 300 NE 18th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73105.

Charles Buford Coss was born August 20, 1927 in Oronogo, MO to Arthur and Marie (Harmon) Coss. Buford graduated from Neodesha Kansas High School and entered the US Navy as a seaman at the end of WWII and was discharged in July of 1946.

Buford married Thelma Marie Black on January 21, 1951 in Neodesha, KS. He started his career in accounting and worked up to General Manager of Independent Mfg. Co. in Neodesha. Buford & Thelma then went to Claremore, OK to become owners of the Coast to Coast Hardware Store. Buford was an accomplished artisan as a hobbyist woodworker. He was a devoted, kind, and loving husband, father, and grandfather to his family. Always positive in outlook, he brought out the best in everyone by his encouragement and patience.

Buford is survived by his wife, Thelma. Two sons: Clifford Coss and wife Nancy of Olathe, KS; Clayton Coss of Wagoner, OK. Daughter, Colleen Little and husband Randy of Harrah, OK. Buford was blessed with four grandchildren: Sara, David and wife Jen, Gabriel, and Katie. He is also survived by brother, Verlie Coss and wife Linda; sister, Alene Denney and husband Dean, along with numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Buford was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.walkerbrownfuneralhome.com
 

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