Bobby Dan Buffalo, 74, passed peacefully from this life on March 26, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1950, to Adolph and Martha Buffalo, in Carlisle, AR, where he grew up in the farmlands of Hamilton and Snake Island.
Bobby Dan, or Bob, retired from a long career with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency to pursue selling real estate. He thrived in every job he had, thanks to his work ethic and his passion for helping others. Nobody can deny that he was a masterful storyteller and that he always had a joke in mind for any occasion. Everyone who knew him can tell you of a time when he made them laugh, often uncontrollably.
He once told his Sunday School class about planning to take his wife, Joy, to Australia for their 40th anniversary. After everyone complimented him for the idea, he followed up by telling them that for the 50th anniversary he was going to go back and get her. Most of Geyer Springs First Baptist must have heard the laughter coming from that room. Bob and Joy were married for over 47 years. Had he succeeded, she would have two and a half more years to enjoy Australia.
He is survived by his son, Bailey (whom he affectionately referred to as “Bub”) and his wife, Joy, both from Jonesboro, AR, his three sisters, Miriam Byrum (Jim), Judy Moran (John) and Marsha Ball, all of Carlisle, AR, and more nephews, nieces, cousins and in-laws than we could count. He is preceded in death by his parents and his three older brothers, Marvin, Harry, and Larry Buffalo.
He loved horses, and he shared that love with Joy and Bailey, his brothers, and countless friends from Ozark, Booneville, Bryant, and across Arkansas. He also loved the Lord, and he would want that remembered about him above everything else. He is already greatly missed, but we are thankful for the years we got to spend being entertained by him, and we are blessed to know that one day we will see him again.
Services for Bobby Dan will be Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Trinity Chapel Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 3:00 PM until 4:00PM followed by a funeral service beginning at 4:00PM. Interment will be private at the Carlisle Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR for the wonderful care they showed our husband and dad.
Please accept my most sincere condolences and sympathy for your great loss. My heart and prayers go out to you during this time. Sincerely, Charlotte
Sorry for your lost Bailey! You and your family will be in our prayers.
I went to school with Bobby Dan every day for 12 years. He was one of the finest individuals that I have ever known. Always a pleasure to be in his presence and never did he have an unkind word towards anyone. A true gentleman.
Bobby Dan was a true treasure! A true friend to Lee and me! We met him in 1976 when we moved to Carlisle as teachers and Lee was a coach. He was dating Joy. We were instant besties. We were in their wedding and they joined us on our honeymoon in Memphis lol! Forever friends. He is already missed. He and Lee will have lots to laugh about in heaven💙
Love to Joy and Bailey!
Dear Joy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Love you much Friend,
Lisa Vest
Dear Joy & Bailey:
Sending prayers of comfort and strength during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Miki Griffin Darling
Joy, I am sorry you lost your best friend, your Husband. I never knew him, but the obituary read of a wonderful family man and very well thought of. It seems final thoughts expressed, cover his 72 years as such a blessing to all he had an a moment with.
I pray your family can take this peace with you always. Love. Mary Sue (Fortner) Tudor
Our sincere condolences, Joy. Sending prayers for comfort and peace.
George and Betty Hixon
Joy – I am so sorry to learn of Bobby Dan’s passing – I haven’t seen either of you in suck a long time think of all of you often – the Bailey’s were special friends!
Bobby Dan always looked out for the farmers and ranchers in whatever county he was working. He was a dedicated employee.
Please k ow my thoughts and prayers are with
You and Bailey.
Linda Newkirk
Former FSA SED
Joy and Bailey,
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow but sounds like Bob made such good use of every day he didn’t worry about that. Honoring him as you did I know was hard but such a loving thing to do. May you both and the rest of the family feel Gods loving arms wrapped around you with the knowledge that you will all be reunited again. Prayers and love to you all.
Joy and Bailey
Continue to know we are praying for you two. Though I knew Bob for only a short time, I can agree with the above eulogy…he as a man full of kindness and humor in all times and circumstances.