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Robert “Bob” Arthur Buford, 78, of Bartlesville, passed away peacefully at home on July 25th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born on November 14, 1946, in Caney, Kansas, to George and Mary Ellen (Murline) Buford. He grew up in Bartlesville and graduated from College High School. In 1965, he married Mary Jo Odell of Oglesby. Together, they welcomed their son, James Robert Brian Buford, in 1970.
Bob proudly served as an Army Reservist during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he began a long and successful career with Southwestern Bell, where he worked for 35 years before retiring in 2000. In retirement, Bob continued to share his skills through work with ConocoPhillips, Motorola Radio Company, and KOSN.
A passionate amateur radio operator, Bob was known by his call sign W5RAB. He was an active member of both the Bartlesville and Tulsa radio clubs, where he made many lasting friendships. Bob will be remembered for his generosity, strong work ethic, and unwavering support for those he loved.
Of all the roles he held throughout his life, the one he cherished most was being “Papa” to his two granddaughters.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Mary Jo; his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Denise Buford; his granddaughters, Jacqueline (Buford) Cook and husband Jacob, and Jamie (Buford) Cortina and husband Charlie; his brothers Frank (Donna) and Bill (Jean); his sister Annette (Buford) Parker; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Murline Buford, and his sister, Rosetta (Buford) Bradley.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements were under the direction of Carter Davis and Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com
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