Johnnie Buff

Jr.Johnnie "Lee" Buff Jr., 53, of Ooltewah, crossed over the river of life on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. Lee was a lifelong resident of Ooltewah and was the owner of Buff Salvage and as you know, he never met a stranger.He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Lee Buff Sr.; and his sister, Marcia Roper.He is survived by his two sons, Donnie and Johnnie Lee; two grandchildren, Wyatt and Seraphim; mother, Doris Annette Frost; sister, Shelia Buff. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital at stjude.org.Please share your memories at ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.The family will receive friends from 2-6 p.m. Saturday at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway.