Joseph Thomas "Buddy" Lex

Although we did not know each other, I contacted Buddy for his support and influence in having his former William & Mary football Co-Captain and fellow W&M Hall of Fame colleague Harry "Red" Caughron elected to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. He was enthusiastic and energetic in his leadership in this endeavor by contacting many others who knew "Red" as a teammate at W&M, fellow World War II infantry veteran and State Championship Coach in Track at Alexandria´s George Washington HS and Football at Woodberry Forest.
Buddy´s efforts manifested important loyalty to a former teammate and his efforts and respect earned Caughron induction into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
Clearly , Buddy was widely respected in his community, will be fondly remembered and dearly missed.
Jerry File, W&M `61, Alexandria, Va.

So very sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. What an incredible life and I always looked forward to seeing him at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame banquets. My sympathies to Petey and Martha, as well as Mary Lou Hilling and all the family members.