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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Naomi and Tammy, I’m so saddened to learn of the passing of such a wonderful man. I remember when you built the house across from mom and dad. You were the sweetest and best neighbors and I was sad when you moved. I pray that God gives you the peace and comfort that only he can provide. Thinking and praying for you both and your family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Major was our first visitor to our new home in the neighborhood. He became one of our closest friend. He will be greatly missed by us and the neighborhood. We love him and his family.
Prayers are with the family Major was so a one of a kind always had a smile on his face and never n met a stranger I personally Wii mess him we always talked anywhere we ran into each other RIP my friend
What a friend he was always so willing to talk and joke, laugh and go on about something he even convinced me in my early teens that he went to college and had a degree in stacking hay he will be missed. To the family, God bless you all.
I knew Major through one of his close neighbors. He truly was a friend to all. I am sad to learn of his passing and know how much he will be missed. A beautiful obituary
Dear family, we send our love and prayers to all of you , Major was a friend and brother to everyone . We will always remember him with appreciate him for his story’s , kindness and we all know how much he loved you Naomi and Tammy and Emily, and his family. May Gods love and grace hold you all in the days ahead. Love Eddie and Linda