James A. Buford, age 89, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and served his country honorably with the Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Nelda Buford. Survived by sons, Ray Buford and wife Karen and Bruce Vicknair and wife Deborah; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters, Linda Fabre and husband Rudy, Evelyn Crowley, Ruth Davis and Verna Machado; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2017. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will then be at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, Texas 77060. Entombment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.