The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. &Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.Psalm 23

Rufus "Buddy Bo" Guyton,thesonof the lateWalterLeeandAlmaMartin Guyton, Sr.,was bornJune 13, 1942, inLaurens County (Dublin), Georgia. He was the fourth of four siblings. He was preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Guyton Walls, and brothers, Walter Lee Guyton and Willie Guyton.

Heattended the public school of Laurens County.Later, hemoved toBuffalo, New York,and worked with Latex Industries. After leaving Buffalo, he moved to Liberty County and then married the love of his life, Almeaner Elizabeth Cummingsin 1973. God blessed them with three children.

Rufus was a hard worker who loved his family and enjoyed providing for them. He spent 41 years workingfaithfullywith Waters Tree ServiceofSavannah, Georgia, until his retirement.Rufus "Buddy Bo"loved watching westernsandwrestling, going to tractor pulls,and travelling,He was a jokester, but wouldalsoshare a word of wisdom with family and friends.

He was a member of America Come Back to GodChurchof Ludowici, Georgia.

Rufus Guyton departed this life onSunday,January 15,2023, atSt. Joseph's Hospital inSavannah, Georgia.

He leaves to cherish hismemories and mourn hispassing:his loving wife, Almeaner Elizabeth Guyton,Walthourville, Georgia; son, Antonio (Chiniqua) Babbs, Walthourville; twodaughters,Faye Coley,Gumbranch, Georgia, and Kimberly (Clinton Holmes) Kendricks,Flemington, Georgia;four grandchildren; sixteengreat-grandchildren; special grandchild, Amaya (Brandon) Anderson, Hinesville, Georgia;one brother-in-law, Lester Cummings,Jesup, Georgia;four sisters-in-law, Alberta Mickel,Allenhurst,AnnieKateDavis,Walthourville,Cheryl Pray,Hinesville,and Joyce Moody Guyton,Midway, Georgia;ahost of nephews, nieces,cousins,and friends; and very special friends, Rusty and Martha Waters, Savannah.Ga.