Harold Lindsey "Buddy" BURLESON

1941 - 2017

BURLESON, Harold Lindsey "Buddy" On Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the age of 75, Harold "Buddy" Burleson passed away at the Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, Texas. Born in Lampasas, Texas on November 28, 1941, to Thomas Warren and Addie Lou (Carter) Burleson. Born into the Carpenter ranching family, he grew up in the Carpenter Hill area of Buda and was raised to be a true cowboy. In his youth, he would be found in a saddle every day. His grandfather, Lindsey Carter, being a local legend, was Justice of the Peace in Hays county from 1902 to 1952. Buddy served in the US Airforce for four years. He was stationed as a radar tech in Guam and earned the rank of Sergeant. Following discharge, he went into banking. His career covered work at Austin National Bank, First State Bank and American Bank. His banking skills assisted the implementation of Bank AmeriCard in Austin, the beginning acceptance by retailers of credit cards which we take for granted today. Following Buddy's banking career, he went into bookkeeping for small and medium sized businesses in the Austin Area. His first position was with Jack Brown Cleaners and one of his last was accounting for a hotel in Temple. Buddy Enjoyed cooking and was always experimenting with new recipes. He loved to join his friends every day and share a beer, contemplating their lives together. In addition, Buddy's life was blessed by those who loved him, including his son Michael Burleson and his wife Elaine; his brother Thomas Burleson and his wife Sandra, His best friend Bill Cradit and his grandchildren: Kendal, Caleb, Marshall and Elyssa Burleson. Join in celebrating Buddy's life beginning with a time of visitation Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 5 to 8 pm at Harrell Funeral Home 1715, Kirby in Kyle, TX. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Buda United Methodist Church302 Elm Street in Buda, Texas with military honors and interment following at Live Oak Cemetery in Manchaca. Please visit www.Harrellfuneralhomes.com to share a fond memory, photograph, or condolence with Buddy's family on his On-line memorial site. Funeral assistance provided by Harrell Funeral Home 1715 Kirby Lane, Kyle, TX 78640 (512) 268-8200