He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Jannette; and children, Carolyn (Tony), Daniel (Donna), Carmen (Henry), Lisa (Jerry), Tommy, De (Dino), Kristi (Ricky), Roger (Sallie), Jerry (Joni), Ashley (Jeffrey), and siblings Betty (Larry), Billy, Phyllis (Billy), Dennis (Linda), Richy(Vickie); and several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Buddy was a retiree of Gamble Brothers and Rite Aid Pharmacy.
Awaiting Buddy in heaven are his parents, William and Bea, sisters Fay (Homer) and Vickie; mother-in-law, Alma; and best friend, Emerson.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 12 p.m. on Saturday at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4623 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.