Date Of Birth: August 22, 1919
Date Of Death: November 20, 2005
Buford was born August 22, 1919 in Paris, Tennessee to Hallie and Esther Harding. He was an all-star athlete at Wayne State University in basketball, cross country, and track. Kip was a member of the "Gas House Gang" at this time. He served honorably as a Lieutenant in the Navy during WWII, participating in the invasion of Solerno and the Pacific Theatere. He was a longtime employee of Ford Motor Company, retiring as Assistand District Sales Manager. The governor of Indiana appointed him to the board of Motor Vehicle Sles Advisory Board. Under a previous administration, he served on a task force that reorganized the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. He was "very proud of what was accomplished on that task force." He also taught at Northwood Institute in Midland. MI. Four sons, Richard, Jim, Brian, and Ron; sister Marion Stoliker; nephew Don Franks, and ten grandchildren survive him. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 1st at 11:00 at A.H.Peters Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the funeral. He will be laid to rest with military honors at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Sylvia Lurie says
My sincere sympathy to all of the Harding family. My wonderful next door neighbors from Detroit, Michigan on Teppert Ave.
I have many wonderful memories of the times we spent there.
Karen Martin Fenske says
To Rick, Jim, Brian, Ronnie and family,
My brother, Wally, and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your father.
For some years, we were able to keep up on you all through your parents’ connection with the Schofields. We have so many good memories of your family, our childhoods, and Dover Street in Redford.
Sincerely,
Karen Martin Fenske
Walter Martin
Nancy Nonemacher says
Farewell to a brillant man that left a lasting impression on my life.
Lori Schofield Cox says
To Rick, Jim, Brian and Ron,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I have so many fond memories of our childhood and times in Canada and on Dover St. Dad and Mom stayed in touch as much as they could with your dad..and your mom before she passed. I will send on the news to my Dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lori Schofield Cox
Gary Schofield says
So sorry to hear about your Dad.Though we haven’t seen each other in many years,we don’t seem to forget those who were part of our early lives.sincerily, Gary Schofield