Dit Robert “Bobby” Buford passed away at the age of 77 on September 24, 2025 at The Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive, Montana. He was born in Franklin, Tennessee on July 16, 1948 to Fred and Alice Carroll.
Bobby was married twice and had three sons. Bobby’s first wife was Dorothy Dorton with whom he had one child, Bobby Buford Jr. Bobby’s second wife was Pam and they shared two sons, Chris and Matthew Buford.
Bobby was a proud member of our country and served in United States Army. When he lived in Tennessee in his younger years he worked as a CPS at The George Boot Company. His second passion were cars and engines. He was a lifelong mechanic. He used that knowledge when he worked for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Store in Miles City.
He also loved to sing, especially southern gospel and country western music. Bobby was a faithful member of The First Baptist Church. His singing will be missed at church.
Bobby is survived by his three sons Bobby, Chris, and Matthew Buford and two special friends Starla Williams and Pastor Alan Brown.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 3, 2025
First Baptist Church
914 Palmer St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Immediately following the Memorial Service
Friday October 3, 2025
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 3, 2025
First Baptist Church
914 Palmer St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Immediately following the Memorial Service
Friday October 3, 2025
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Marilyn Green says
I met Bobby at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home while helping with the Sunday Evening Church Services. Bobby often attended and we miss him. May God comfort his family in this loss.
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Buford family. I am sorry to hear about the loss of Bobby. Bobby was a person who always brought joy and happiness to all who were fortunate to be in his company. Please accept my deepest condolences to the family. May God fill your heart with the best of memories now and always.
Alandra Hill says
Rest in Peace Bobby. You get to pick all of the hymns now.
Starla Williamsno says
REST now Bobby no more pain my friend one day we will meet again so you Stacy n I can be the three musketeers again n go for sodas n just hang out im so gonna miss you my friend until we meet again keep singing n now ya can walk n run sing with the choir in heaven love you my dear friend sure gonna miss you but your free now
Starla Williams says
REST IN PEACE my friend im so gonna miss you n our little drives n going for a soda n or lunch n just driving around n taking you to the store when ya needed to go you n Stacy n I were the three musketeers one day we will be again I hope your singing in the choir now loud n proud my friend now you can walk n run again no more pain I am so gonna miss you I love you n will miss you dearly my good friend