Celebrating the life of
Albert Bullman Lufburrow
June 14, 1924 - May 31, 2017
Albert Bullman Lufburrow, 92, passed away on May 31, 2017 at home under the care of Hospice. He was born on June 14, 1924, the son of Florence Duer and Thomas W. Lufburrow and the husband for 69 years of Bette Sulter Lufburrow. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where he served in the boys’ choir, President of the Men’s Club and served as both Jr. and Sr. Warden. Albert attended local schools and the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
He served in WW II and the Korean War, then joined his father’s firm Lufburrow Realty Co. He was a Realtor, Builder and Land Developer. He developed Oakdale, Habersham Woods, Kingswood and South Harbor on Skidaway Island. He served as President of the Savannah Board of Realtors and Chairman of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Planning Commission. He is a member the Oglethorpe Club was a former member of L’Alliance Francaise and the Savannah Yacht Club. He was Past President of The Sons of The Revolution, the Jaycees and the Civitan Club.
He is survived by his wife Bette and his three children Deborah L. Howell (James), Stephen R. Lufburrow (Sally) and Louisa L. Stewart; grandchildren Keith Howell (Elizabeth) of Richmond, Virginia, Scott Howell, Matthew Lufburrow, Mary Lufburrow and Anna Stewart all of Savannah; and two great grandchildren, Alice and Glenn Howell of Richmond, VA.
The family wishes to express our grateful appreciation to Dr. Timothy Daugherty and to Sharon Holsey, Gloria Moss, Winnetta Carter, Quelin Frazer and Hospice Savannah for the loving care they provided.
A graveside service will be held in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190 Savannah, GA 31416-0190 or to your favorite charity.
Stephen and Sally and Family Sanda and I send our condolences for loss of your father. I know you all were close. I did not know your father well, but through our friendship I knew him because of who you are. That is a tribute that spans his lifetime and beyond and the way he will be remembered. Our prayers are with you. Tom and Sanda
- Tom and Sanda Thomaon, Savannah , GA
Al sold me my first home 708 Beauregard Street and my second and present home on 1944 Colonial Drive. I have fond memories with Al, Betty, and their families. What more wonderful way to meet our lord from home with your loved ones. God bless you all, Harvey
- Harvey V. Morgan M.D., Savannah, Georgia
Dear Steve and Debby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time. What a wonderful father who gave so much to his family, friends and community. May God hold him in the palm of his hand forever.
- Max and Bev Baldwin, Savannah, GA
I have known Albert Lufburrow since I came to Savannah in 1973 to start my real estate career which has lasted 40 years. Since I met him, he has been my friend, my mentor and role model as a Realtor. Along with my own father, he was one of the finest men I have ever known. His smile was infectious, his demeanor calming and re-assuring and his integrity impeccable. In addition to enjoying Albert's friendship, I have had the pleasure of becoming close friends with his son Stephen and grandson Matthew both of whom reflect his brilliance and character. I will miss Albert, but no one will miss him more than his family who loved him dearly. Rest In Peace my friend. You left a wonderful legacy.
- Ben Farmer, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss, he was such a great business, professional, gentleman, and family man. May the peace of the Lord be with you.
- RICHARD M GERINER, SR, SAVANNAH, GA
Stephen and Sally and Family Sanda and I send our condolences for loss of your father. I know you all were close. I did not know your father well, but through our friendship I knew him because of who you are. That is a tribute that spans his lifetime and beyond and the way he will be remembered. Our prayers are with you. Tom and Sanda
- Tom and Sanda Thomaon, Savannah , GA
Al sold me my first home 708 Beauregard Street and my second and present home on 1944 Colonial Drive. I have fond memories with Al, Betty, and their families. What more wonderful way to meet our lord from home with your loved ones. God bless you all, Harvey
- Harvey V. Morgan M.D., Savannah, Georgia
Dear Steve and Debby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time. What a wonderful father who gave so much to his family, friends and community. May God hold him in the palm of his hand forever.
- Max and Bev Baldwin, Savannah, GA
I have known Albert Lufburrow since I came to Savannah in 1973 to start my real estate career which has lasted 40 years. Since I met him, he has been my friend, my mentor and role model as a Realtor. Along with my own father, he was one of the finest men I have ever known. His smile was infectious, his demeanor calming and re-assuring and his integrity impeccable. In addition to enjoying Albert's friendship, I have had the pleasure of becoming close friends with his son Stephen and grandson Matthew both of whom reflect his brilliance and character. I will miss Albert, but no one will miss him more than his family who loved him dearly. Rest In Peace my friend. You left a wonderful legacy.
- Ben Farmer, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss, he was such a great business, professional, gentleman, and family man. May the peace of the Lord be with you.
- RICHARD M GERINER, SR, SAVANNAH, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
