Eldon S. Buff, 91, of Clifton, passed away Friday (March 9, 2018) at the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno. He was born Aug. 20, 1926, in Chatsworth, the son of Barney and Bertha Upchurch Buff. Eldon married Alice M. Thorndyke on June 29, 1947, at Sand Ridge Church in Piper City. She preceded him in death on Dec. 5, 2013. He also was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Loy and Denzel; and one sister, Emagene Vest. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia (Don) Vaughn, of Martinton, and Sandy (Mike) Behrends, of Clifton; one son, Gary (Rose) Buff, of Clifton; seven grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 10 greatgrandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Buff served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church of Clifton. He owned and operated Buff's Service Station and also enjoyed gardening. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Wesleyan Church of Clifton. The Rev. Dan Shipton will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Memorials may be made to Wesleyan Church of Clifton. Please sign his online guestbook at knappfuneralhomes.com.
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