Harry John Buffalo

Harry John Buffalo, age 71, of Cabot , passed away on April 29, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Carlisle on March 18, 1944 to Adolph and Martha Buffalo. In 1969, he began working at DePriest Insurance Agency in Lonoke. He later bought the company changing its name to Buffalo Agency, Inc., and expanding into Cabot. He served on many insurance company counsels. He also served on the Lonoke Chamber of Commerce, the Lonoke Zoning Commission, and coached football, softball, and baseball teams for many years. He loved being with his family and was so proud of his children and grandchildren. Harry was a longtime member and deacon of Lonoke Baptist Church where he served on two building campaigns and other numerous committees. He was an avid hunter and sportsman. He loved riding and showing his cutting horses. He is survived by his wife, Nancy of almost 50 years, and his sons, John David (Tracy) of Cabot, Matthew of New York City. He was the loving grandfather to three grandsons, Jett, Blake, and Garrett all of Cabot. Harry is also survived by his mother: Martha Buffalo of Carlisle; two brothers: Marvin Buffalo (Hannah) of England, Bob Buffalo (Joy) of Little Rock; three sisters: Miriam McCallie (Tommy), Judy Moran (John), Marsha Ball all of Carlisle, and sister-in-law, Brenda Buffalo of Cabot. Preceded in death by his father, Adolph and his beloved twin, Larry. Harry was blessed with many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. Memorial service will be Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Lonoke Baptist Church, 406 West Front Street. Visitation will follow immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be made to the Arkansas Alzheimers Association, in memory of Harry Buffalo, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.