James C. Buzbee, age 83 of Empire, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 4, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel.  Burial will be at New Canaan Cemetery.  Ronnie Clark will officiate.

Mr. Buzbee was preceded in death by his Sisters-Myrtle Amerson, Hazel Franklin and Willie Mae Beard; Brothers-Ervin Buzbee, J.V. Buzbee and O'dell Buzbee; Grandson-Cody Buzbee.

He is survived by his Wife-Palma Kay Buzbee; Furbabies-Sabrina and Boris; Daughter-Labresca Cornwell; Stepdaughters-Angela Carol Henry, Melinda Karen Adel, Wendy Jo Jones and Lillian Jean Turner; Sons-James Randell Buzbee and David Lynn Buzbee; 25 Grandchildren; Host of Great Grandchildren.