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[Tom M.]

I'm posting here and in the Darkside since that's where he would post.

Buford Wilburn passed away yesterday after a short battle with cancer. It's a big loss for the hobby, Buford was an outstanding modeler who created many masters for resin NASCAR conversions. It's an even bigger personal loss for me and for those who knew him.

[BVAUGHN]

You are right. Very quick. Saw Buford a couple weeks ago at the show in Spartanburg and he was planning to be in Salisbury next week. A great modeler but an even greater person. So glad I found could call him my friend. Will miss him .
Bill

[DaveVan]

What a super guy. I was lucky enough to have met him many a times around the Carolinas. PRAYERS to he and his family. Please let us know of any services and/or where we can send condolences. Thanks Tom

[Henryjint]

Prayers to his family.
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[catpack68]

That’s terrible news.Buford was really nice guy and a very talented and knowledgeable vintage NASCAR builder.Definitely a big loss to the hobby🙁

[R.J.]

Tom I only new Buford from the Salisbury show when I came down over the years and got to hang out with you and him at the show and lunch after the meet at a "Good BBQ place" as he would say.. Always fun to talk with him and see his Darkside builds. R.I.P my friend.
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[Bill J]

Never had the pleasure of meeting Buford but I was very familiar with his modeling skills. Buford mastered some of the nicest, most accurate bodies. The ones that stand out to me are the Mercury Montego's from 73 and 76.

Buford will be missed both as an individual and as an excellent modeler. RIP Sir!

[Mack]

Sorry to hear this. He mastered some really nice "missing links". And I bet he was a super good guy from what I've read. Prayers for his family and friends.
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[octopusmotor]

I'm saddened by this news. I met him only once but liked him, and I wish I could have known him better. He brought an awful lot of knowledge to this place and was unfailingly helpful to everyone. He is already missed.

Jodie Peeler
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[Rocketman]

I am sorry to hear of Buford's passing. I had not had the chance to meet him but am well familiar with Buford and his works. Thinking back now I am reminded of how many of us are now gone since I first joined the group around 2003.

[Dennis O]

Buford Hampton Wilburn

Leesville-- Service for Buford Hampton Wilburn, 64, will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday February 9, 2020 at St. John's United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's UMC 513 West Church Street Batesburg, SC 29006. Barr-Price Funeral Home, Historic B-L Chapel is assisting the family.

Mr. Wilburn died Thursday February 6, 2020. Born in Union, he was a son of the late Elizabeth Richardson and Wade Hampton Wilburn, Jr. Mr. Wilburn was a member of St. John's UMC, the Board of Trustees, the United Methodist Men, the SC Modelers Association and retired from SCDOT. Mr. Wilburn enjoyed working in his yard, restoring old tractors, and cooking for family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Tricia Furr Wilburn, a daughter, Laura Katherine Wilburn, brother, Wade Frank Wilburn, sister, Emma Gayle McCain, nephews, Rhett and Franklin Rinaca, Charles Sanders, III, and a niece, Cassandra Hamerschlag.

He was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Irene Rinaca.
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[Lionpride]

Thanks for posting. RIP