David William Buffington, 77, of Livingston, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home. David was born September 29, 1948, in Olean, New York to George and Margaret Heins Buffington.
David was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a quiet person, and he was devoted to his family. He loved life and being outdoors, enjoyed fishing and collecting guns and knives. He gave 30 years of service to Houston Lighting and Power and then went to work in IT for Livingston ISD for 18 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Buffington.
His family left to cherish his memory include his wife of 55 years, Brenda Mayr Buffington; his seven children, Christine Buffington Graham and husband Miles Graham, Wendy Buffington Bessell and husband David Bessell, Rachel Buffington Tabor, Michael Buffington, Matthew Buffington, Mary Buffington and Rose Buffington; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his sister, Cinda Buffington Woodard and husband Dan Woodard and their children.
The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 N, Livingston, Texas 77351, with a rosary beginning at 6 p.m. The final committal of David’s life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 7801 Gulf Fwy., Dickinson, Texas 77359, with Father Francis Miller OFM officiating.
Please leave online condolences at www.pacefuneral.com.
