James Earl Buffkin

James Earl Buffkin, age 81, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.

Mr. Buffkin was born February 1, 1945 in Appling County to the late Alvin Buffkin and the late Juanita Craven Buffkin. He was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Buffkin was a retired Iron Worker for Local 709 and loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Jimmy Buffkin and Shane Buffkin, and his siblings, Rembert Buffkin, George Buffkin, A. J. Buffkin, Bernice Breach, and Elizabeth Mann.

Survivors include his granddaughters, Lacey (Colby) Griffin, Kacey Buffkin, Whysper (Kelan) Keane and Summer Sellers; daughter-in-love, Tammy Sellers; sister, Eloise Owens; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.