Ralph D. Buff, age 90, of Boone, passed away Friday May 3, 2024, at Glenbridge Health and Rehab.

He was born May 14, 1933, in Maiden, North Carolina.

Mr. Buff was of the Pentecostal faith but worshipped at Friendship United Methodist Church in Boone.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Buff, one son Reggie Buff.

He is survived by one daughter, Teresa Loftis and her husband, Rick, of Fair Play, SC; grandson Jacob Buff and his wife, Ryann, of Rolesville, NC; granddaughter Melissa Wistehuff and her husband, Jason, of Raleigh, NC; grandson, Jock Symons of Charlotte, NC; granddaughter Miranda Symons of Pittsburgh, PA; five great-grandchildren- Blake and Claire Buff and Luca, Eva, and Ian Wistehuff.

An Outdoor Celebration of Life Service will be held next to his home at 184 Buff Ridge Road in Boone at 1:30 PM, Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Online condolences may be sent to the Buff Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Services of Boone is in charge of arrangements.