Hugh Burgess "Bucky" Farleigh

FARLEIGH, Hugh "Bucky" Burgess, age 75, of Richmond, passed away on December 12, 2008. He was born in Norfolk, Va., the son of the late Hugh and Edith Farleigh. Mr. Farleigh retired in 1991, after 30 years with American Tobacco Company as a systems analyst. He was married for 57 years to his loving wife, Dorothy Bowen Farleigh. He is also survived by his children, Judy Heppert and her husband, Mike, Susan Inge, Carol Cashman and her husband, Jay; grandchildren, Ben Heppert and his wife, Jeanette, Beth Heppert, Amy Inge, Katie Inge, and Alex Jimenez; great-grandchild, Ella Heppert; and his faithful dog, Stuart. He is also survived by his numerous friends, especially his brother-in-law, Harry Bowen; his high school friends from Granby High School in Norfolk, and his Monday poker buddies. Mr. Farleigh will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his quick wit, his loyalty to his friends, his deep faith in God, and his love for our country. The family will receive friends at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 9000 St. Martin Ln., on Monday, December 15, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Martin's Episcopal Church or to your favorite charity.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.