Raymond Lee "Buddy" Endricks, 78, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at his home after a long illness.
He was born in Elwood, Indiana on May 3, 1930, son of the late Cecil May and Fred Endricks. He was a Pro Bass Fisherman and was a retired Captain with the Dunbar Fire Department. Buddy also served as a drill sergeant with the US Marine Corps.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Loranell Endricks.
Surviving is his wife, M. Diane Endricks; daughters, Lisa Tucker of Dunbar and Sandy Rowe and her husband, Dwain of Nashville, TN; grandsons, Justin Tucker of Hamptonville, NC, Zane Tucker of Dunbar, Ian, Collin and London Rowe of Nashville, TN; sister, Donna Carney of Gainesville, VA.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, August, 17, 2008 at Grandview Memorial Park with the Rev. Thomas E. Stevens, Jr. officiating.
Friends may call from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 16, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
The family suggests donations be made to HospiceCare, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064.