Ben Harvey Buffalo Sr.

Lafayette - Ben Harvey Buffalo, Sr., 60, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his residence in Lafayette with his family by his side. Ben was born on July 12, 1960 in Thibodeaux, Louisiana and was a long time resident of Lafayette. He worked as a master carpenter throughout his life, and he was a true craftsman. He enjoyed working with his hands and was known to be a jack of all trades, even owning a concrete company, Buffalo’s Concrete, in the 1980’s. Ben was an innovator and was always creating, tinkering and improving things. He had a love for life and was a generous friend. He often did for others before he did for himself. He was an amazing cook and baker. In his spare time Ben loved to take adventures in nature to simply take in the sights, hunt for rocks, or pan for gold. He never met a stranger, he loved people and conversation, and was always the life of the party. Ben will be remembered as a loving father, spouse and friend. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him. Ben is survived by his children, Amie Buffalo Benoit (Lonny) of Lake Charles Louisiana, Ben Buffalo II of Phoenix Arizona, and Danette Turner (Max) of Glendale Arizona; his former spouse of 23 years and the mother of his children, Kim Buffalo; his grandchildren, Lexington, Porter and Remington; his sister, Benita Darlene Malloy; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Dee Buffalo and Juanita Magnon Buffalo; his son, Bryce Ashton Buffalo; and his sister, Trudy Menard. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Buffalo's name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St, Suite 200, Lafayette, La. 70503, https://hospiceacadiana.com/donate/ A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Buffalo family to the staff and doctors of Hospice of Acadiana for their kindness, compassion and care given to Mr. Buffalo and his family during their time of need. Also a special thanks to Palliative Medicine of Acadiana, Food with Love, Dr. Quebedeaux and staff, as well as Countless close friends and family. A celebration of life is to be scheduled at a later date. Online obituary and guestbook may be viewed at www.CypressFunerals.Com Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 West Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 70555, 337-740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Ben Harvey Buffalo Sr.

July 12, 1960 - May 2, 2021