James ‘Buzz’ Boyd Buzard Celebration of Life Service

James "Buzz" Boyd Buzard, Jr., passed away peacefully from this life on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born November 1, 1948 to Ruth Longhenry and the late James Boyd Buzard, Sr. He was a 1966 graduate of Springdale High School in Springdale, PA, outside of Pittsburgh. He then graduated from Morehead State University with a degree in business education. While at MSU, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, and served as their treasurer. In 1984, he and his family moved from Westerville, OH to Lexington, where he worked for Bluegrass Mailing Services. He worked for them in outside sales for 30 years until he retired in 2014. Buzz was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and followed the UK Wildcats, Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs, and the Franklin County Flyers. He was a member of the Dunbar High School football chain crew for 19 years. Survivors include his beloved wife, Karen; mother, Ruth; sister, Barbie; son, Chris (Mary); daughter, Nancy Hill (Keith), as well as 4 grandchildren, Luke, Leah, Elizabeth, and James. He is preceded in death by his father. The family would like to thank all of their family, friends, neighbors, and caregivers who have helped so much during this difficult time. The family will receive visitors from 6-7:30 PM, Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Clark Legacy Center, Brannon Crossing. A Celebration of Life ceremony will follow at 7:30 PM, with the Rev Tim H Mills leading the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to his memory to Hospice of the Bluegrass.