Buffington, James E. – age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 11, 2013. He was born on March 9, 1929 to Walter and Ollie Buffington in Acworth, GA. James was preceded in death parents; daughter, Carol Baker; brothers, Frank, Ernest and Homer Buffington; sister, Marie Burns. He leaves behind to mourn: wife, Blanche; daughters, Dolores Bewley, Teresa Buffington-Simpson and son, Larry Buffington.Family will receive friends on Friday, March 15, 2013 from 11:30a.m. – 12:00 noon with funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Pastor Valentino McNeal officiating. Interment to follow at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Highway at 1:30 p.m. with Military Honors. Services to conclude with full dove release.