Major Ambrose Buff III, of Morganton, NC, passed away peacefully on July 20th, 2024. Born on August 27th, 1946, he was the son of the late Willa Mae Causby Mull and Major Ambrose Buff II. Although often referred to as, “Little Major,” he will be remembered for his big personality and unparalleled skill of storytelling. Major retired from truck driving with over 3 million miles on his record. After retirement, he became a “professional loafer” and day trip extraordinaire. His time was spent living life to the fullest surrounded by family and friends. Major was a stranger to none and a friend to all. He will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, Major was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Lee Buff.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi Penley Buff; daughter, Tammy Farris (Jon); granddaughter, Dr. Emily Laine Farris, PT, DPT; brothers, Larry Buff (Jeanette) and Jimmy Buff (Linda); and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2:30-4pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The service will begin at 4pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Tim Hodge officiating. Entombment will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you remember Major through acts of service. Consider taking a friend to breakfast, visiting a loved one, or introducing yourself to a new neighbor.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I met Major through his wife who I worked with. He became my dear friend who I thought the best of. He was a great friend and I know he will be missed by all who knew him . I didn’t get to see him very often since I moved away several years ago..
I sure liked Little Major.He was one the nicest people I knew...
To the family of Little Major, A friend to many and all who he came into contact with! An amazing personality who always was very friendly! A good man! He is resting now with God the Father and The Son in heaven! Many prayers for his family and loved ones who will surely miss him! Love/Prayers to the family, Sharon Swink Cain
From Rachel Causby Morgan, To, Naomi, Tammy and Family, Sorry for your loss. Little Major will be missed by all. Robert Causby also sends his condolence and prayers.
Major a buff you will be missed rest easy until we meet again.
I have known Maj for 40 plus years. I worked with him as he drove for Dana. He and my granddaughter had a special bond that started when she was 10 months old. I would take her for breakfast and Maj would sit with us as I fed her gravy..he thought that was amazing. They would sit close at church and Maj would tell her to keep him awake..so funny. I will miss him and I know my granddaughter will. She was heart broken as I was when I told her he had passed. Prayers to his family...
Major is one of a kind. He will be missed for all the random acts of kindness he did and the faithful family man he was.. Loved being his neighbor for these last years... a true neighbor... and you do not find these easily today...
We are so grateful to have been friends with Major in life and will continue to be his in death honouring him. Let us grieve for the the friendship we had and the bonds we didnt get to form yet. Since you passed to soon our dear friend the sheriff of Westwood Drive. We will miss you. Life on Westwood Drive will never be the same without you. Go well our dear friend. Love Ravi & Rosh