Mr. Stanley Edward Bufford was born January 9, 1958 to proud parents, Mr. Joseph Bufford and Ms. Lila Jenkins (Bufford). Both parents preceded him in death along with brothers, Joseph H. Bufford, Jesse Jenkins, Marvin P. Bufford, Melvin P. Bufford, and sister, Elaine D. Bufford.

As a young boy, Stanley was baptized at New Jerusalem Church in the South End of East St. Louis, IL. He really enjoyed watching cartoons and reading comic books, along with his other siblings. This is how he developed his strong sense of humor, playing jokes, and teasing others.

Stan was a self taught handyman. Most people relied on his skills to do carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and various other jobs.

In December 1976, he proudly joined the military's United States Marine Corp and honorably served his country. Upon retiring from the military, he settled in East St. Louis for a few years. He then moved from East St. Louis to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1982 for a more productive life.

Stan enjoyed bicycling, music, cooking, and watching movies and sports such as basketball and football. He definitely loved to watch his favorite football team, the Minnesota Vikings. Stan remained in Minnesota until he transitioned from this life to his eternal resting place on Monday, March 20, 2023 . He always loved to make people laugh and he will always and forever be missed.

Stan leaves to cherish his memory his siblings, Willie E. Bufford of Cahokia Heights, IL, Irma J. Moore of Fairview Heights, IL, James H. Bufford (Andrea) of Tampa, Florida, Vernon Jenkins (Rose) of Swansea, IL, and Kathy N. Bufford of Belleville, IL; a host of nieces and nephews.