Mr. Thomas Harrison "Tommy" Buffington, age 51, of Lavonia, died July 22, 2008 at his home.
Born July 27, 1956, in Franklin County, he was the son of Bonnie Adams Buffington and the late Sam Harrison Buffington. He owned and operated Buffington and Son Painting. He was a member of Lavonia First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his mother; daughter and son-in-law: Amanda & Wayne Crowley of Westminster, SC; son and daughter-in-law: Taz & Shelia Buffington; grandchildren: Josie & Dakota Turner; step-grandchildren: Lauren Crowley & Josh Eller; brother: Maurice Buffington; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and sister: Doris Herring.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2008 at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Finger and Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Stephens Memorial Gardens.
The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to offset funeral expenses.