He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Lingo, Sr and Marnee Lingo; sisters, Ruth Lingo Moore and Nellie Lingo Keeton.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 46 years, Candice Van Kleek Lingo.
A member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, he worked for Quality Petroleum for 39 years and loved to fish.
Howard loved his Lord and Savior, his family, church family, his friend and boss, David Melton and family and all his friends he made over the years working for Quality Petroleum.
The family kindly extends their gratitude to Gentiva Hospice for their care of Buddy in his final days.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 11:00 AM at Oakwood Memorial Gardens, 2100 Moncrief Road, Gardendale, AL 35071.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the Lingo family.