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Buddy was a welder for AM General in Indianapolis for 32 years retiring in 1996. He was a member of Kingsway Christian Church, NHRA Drag racer, loved to play golf, loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed meeting his buddies for lunch.
Visitation will be held on Saturday May 24, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Funeral services will start at 4 p.m. in the funeral home.
Survivors include his children: Johnny (Tracy) King, Kim Olmstead and Kelly (Patrick) Dick. Brother: Jack King. Sister: Susan Black. Grandchildren: Brad, Jason, Joshua, Jordan, Jared, Jake, Ava, Kevin and Gary. 9 Greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a Brother: Billy King.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or Racers for Christ 1303 S. Longmore, Suite 7, Mesa, AZ 85202-9607 or https://teamrfc.org/.
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david johnson
June 3, 2025
Buddy and were friends, since we were six years old. I knew his family. Take care old friend. Dave Jonhson
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