Buddy graduated from East Bakersfield High in 1956. He worked in the grocery business until 1967 when he began his career with the Bakersfield City Fire Department. During his time at the fire department he attended Bakersfield College where he graduated with his degree in fire science. He retired as a Battalion Chief in December 1994.
Buddy loved reading, hunting, fishing, traveling, sports, good natured teasing, and story telling.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Terry and Richard, and daughter Linda Ford.
Buddy is survived by his wife Donna, daughter Robin Penney (Jim), son John (Michelle), grandchildren Derrick Penney (Callie), Joseph Penney, Danielle Swartz (Tyler), and Joshua Braughton, great-grandchildren Kaylin and Aubrey Penney and Austynn Swartz and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He will be greatly missed.
Thank you to the doctors and nurses at Adventist Health and a special thank you to Merilyn at Sage Care.
Celebration of Life will be held at Valley Baptist Church at 4800 Fruitvale Ave., Bakersfield, California on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Braughton family.
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