ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: BUFKIN, JOHN, R., SR. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, La. Died: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= BUFKIN, JOHN, R., SR. October 18, 1930 - September 02, 2015 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2015/st1509.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== John R Bufkin, Sr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson, LA at the age of 84. He was born in Gulfport, MS and lived in Covington, LA for most of his life. He was the owner and founder of Johnnies Diesel Service, Inc., in Metairie and Pro Diesel in Covington, LA and was in the United States Army, a Jefferson Parish Police Officer, past member of Farhad Grotto Bug Unit and 33rd degree Mason. Loving husband of Trudy A Bufkin for 24 years and the late Marion R Bufkin. John leaves to cherish his memories to his children; John Jr, Dennis Bufkin of Bogalusa, LA, Kevin Bufkin, Emily Bufkin Martin of Franklinton, LA and Brian Bufkin of Metairie, LA; sister, Carol B Fremonthal of Metairie, LA, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Marion Ronsonet Bufkin and daughter Barbara Bufkin James. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his Memorial Service Sunday, September 13, 2015 for 2:00 pm, at Doug and Robin Bufkin Simpson, 19208 Hwy 1055 Kentwood, LA 70444. US Army ===================