Mr. Buford Elmo "Sonny" Lashley, age 89 of Atlanta, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

Born Thursday, January 12, 1933 in Atlanta, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Bermie Shows Lashley and Buford E. Lashley; and siblings, James H. Lashley and Willie Jean Snead.

Mr. Sonny was a member of Atlanta Baptist Church, a retired truck driver, and a was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He will be remembered as an avid gardener and as Atlanta High School's #1 Basketball Fan.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Clark Lashley (Shawn), Brad Lashley (Leah), and Tammy Lashley James (David); 10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; and siblings, Moeice Jones (Jack) and Walter Lashley (Cindy).

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Atlanta Baptist Church, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and again on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Atlanta Baptist Church, from 12:00 PM until time of services.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Atlanta Baptist Church with Rev. Craig James and Rev. Chad James officiating. Interment will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery, near Verda, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be, Dustin James, Dorman Guilliams, Jason Maricelli, Emerson Maricelli, Mike Shows, Merritt Shepherd, Jeff Lashley, and Glyn Mixon.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com