Nicholas Wayne "Buddy" VanBuren's Obituary
Nicholas "Buddy: VanBuren, 16, God breathed life into Nicholas on August 13, 2008, in Memphis, TN, to Eric and Katrina VanBuren. On February 19, 2025, at 8:21 am, God allowed Nicholas to rest peacefully at LeBonheur Children's Hospital. Although Nicholas was only 16 years old, he touched so many lives throughout his life.
Nicholas was a junior at Center Hill High School of Desoto County Schools. He has attended Germanshire,Oakforest Elementary, and Colonial Middle with Memphis Shelby County Schools and Center Hill Middle of Desoto County Schools.
Nicholas was actively engaged and participated in many community organizations and events, including Special Olympics Memphis, Macky and Friends, Night to Shine Prom, Arc Northwest Mississippi, Joni and Friends, and Miracle League Baseball.
Nicholas had a love for BBQ chips, chicken tenders, fries, electronics, gospel music, YouTube, swimming, and headphones.
Nicholas is survived by his only sister, Destiny.
YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
Nicholas "Buddy" VanBuren, A boy known as the most popular kid in the world. A boy with the biggest heart and smile that draws everyone in. A boy who thrives on receiving handshakes, high fives, and fist bumps. A boy who walks to the beat of his own drum. A boy who may have politely taken your chicken tenders, fries, or water. A boy who may have taken your phone, iPad, or tablet. A boy who speeds up when you tell him to slow down and slows down when you tell him to speed up. A boy who loves the Lord. A boy who accepted Christ not with words but through his actions and heart. A boy who shares the Lord loudly every day. A boy who loves slamming doors with a smile. A boy with no worries, regardless of his challenges. A boy who made it hard to say no. A boy who loved rubbing mom's skin, throwing the ball with dad, and aggravating big sister.
Noble, Incredible, Chubby, Handsome, Optimistic, Loving, Amazing, Saved.
His services are entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis TN 38119. (901) 767-8930. "Where Memphis Comes to Remember."
To view the memorial tribute video online click the link below:
https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/KHPXHST6GH3Z9HCC
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