Lewis Shields "Buddy" Garland Jr.

Lewis Shields Garland, Jr., Buddy, age 76 of Varina, went to be with the angels on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013. Buddy had worked 50 plus years with VDOT. Spending time at Gwynn’s Island fishing and boating on the Bay was a favorite past time. He worked with Varina Little League and always enjoyed a good baseball game. He served his country in the Army Reserves for 11 years. Buddy was born Jan. 11, 1937 to the late Lewis and Olga Garland. Buddy is survived by his wife of 58 years Mae Bennett Garland; his six children, Ginger Talley; Rocky Garland (Angie); Chip Garland (Karen); Paige Ramer (Michael); Kasey Valentino and Butch Taylor (Dawn). He was a loving Papa to 11 grandchildren; Tiffany, Kasey, Emily, Jessi, Sam, Taylor, Thane, Chloe, Caston, Sissy Mae and Cameron and two great-grandchildren Trace and Pierson. Buddy was a loving brother to Barbara Craft (Jerry) and Bill Bennett (Joyce); and his friend who was like a son, Gary Fuqua. Loved by many, friend to all, Best Dad in the world; great Papa and Best Brother. The family will receive friends on Monday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond where services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Varina Episcopal Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 911, Sandston, VA 23150.