Buford Dwayne Crewse was born in Lawrence County Ark. Dec. 12 1935, to Clint and Deelia Mae Crewse. He died Feb. 17, 2022 at the age of 86. In 1949, at the age of 12, his family relocated to Queen Creek, AZ. He met the love of his life, Duva, in 1957 and they were married March 1,1958. They made a life together is Queen Creek where Buford worked as a Cotton Ginner for 48 years. During that time they had 6 children of their own.
Buford is survived by his wife, Duva; five children: Penny Miller of Henryetta, Eddie Crewse and wife Diane, of Henryetta, Tonya Trujillo and husband Junior, of Henryetta, Coby Crewse and fiancé Lori, of Henryetta, Daniellie Smith and husband Chuck of Dustin; brother Austin Crewse of Queen Creek, AZ; sister Brenda Pryor of Apache Junction, AZ; 11 grandchildren, 23 great grand children, one great great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.
Buford is preceded in death by both of his parents, siblings Geneva, Wayne, Oatrey, Billy Ray, Kenneth Dale and Genevieve, his son Mark Anson as well as many other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Apostolic of Eufaula located at 2011 Oak Street Eufaula March 12, 2022 at 3 p.m. Services are under the direction if Integrity Funeral Service.