Burford, Sr., 94, were held at Trinity Cemetery in Gloster, LA on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Billy Spalding officiating. A celebration of his life followed at his home. Visitation was on Monday, November 11, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Southside Drive, Shreveport, LA. James was born on November 4, 1919 and went to heaven on November 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice; parents, Harris and Sallie; three sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his sons; Jimmy Burford, Harvey Burford and wife Janice, Richie Burford and wife Sandy; hisdaughter Sally Owen and husband Marshall; manygrandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. His grandsonswere pallbearers.He was born in Gloster, LAand knew at age 11 he wanted tobe a farmer. After all, he wouldsay, “cows make you money while you sleep”. As a teenager he watched the antebellum home “Welcome Hall” burn and knew that was the land he wanted to own.
