Mr. Evan Douglas Buff (Doug), 75, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Doug was a man of great character and love, and his passing leaves an enormous void in the hearts of those who knew him. He was a beloved father, husband, and a friend who touched the lives of so many.
Doug was born on July 12, 1947 in Catawba County to the late Virgil Jones Buff and Emma Flo Watts Buff. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University. He was employed in several areas through the years, including computer sales, and later became a small business owner. He was a devoted, longtime member of Mount Hebron Baptist Church, and served the church in many ways, including being a Sunday School teacher, chairman of the Deacons and on various other church committees. Doug had many hobbies, such as golf, fishing, shooting pool, beekeeping, and tinkering in his shop. When his sons were younger, he was involved with coaching youth baseball and basketball. He maintained a constant desire to learn new things throughout his life. He taught himself how to play the guitar, enjoyed building model train sets, making music and working outside in the yard and garden. Doug also enjoyed taking on projects with his father when his parents lived next door
Survivors include his beloved wife, Betty Hildebran Buff of the home, two sons, Jonathan Christopher Buff and wife Jennifer, and Jeff Buff, all of Raleigh. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Isabella, Fiona and Tatum, one brother, Roger Buff and wife Donna, a sister, Janice Miller, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. at Mount Hebron Baptist Church, with Rev. Eric James officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the N.C. National Guard.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 2:00-4:00 P.M. at Mount Hebron Baptist Church.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Buff family.