Sam Buffington, 68, of Gainesville, GA, went to take his rest on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Sam was born January 14, 1947. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Martha Buffington and her daughter Ronda (Vince) Fortson, Shanta Buffington and Walter Trey Buffington and Thomas Kendrick, a God sent son, three grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at St. Paul United Methodist Church at 2pm. Visitation will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Tuesday from 6-8pm. Professional Services Entrusted to Wimberly & Jackson Funeral Home.