Johnnie "Buddy" L. Bedenbaugh Sr.

Johnnie L. “Buddy” Bedenbaugh Sr., 77, of Leesville, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM Friday, September 9, 2016 at Milton Shealy Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Ken Smith. Visitation will follow after the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Bedenbaugh was born in Leesville, SC son of the late John Calhoun Bedenbaugh and Ella Mae Swygert Bedenbaugh. He had served in the US Air Force. He was a member of VFW Post 6740. He was a member of Wittenberg Lutheran Church. He was retired car salesman.

Surviving are his son, Todd Bedenbaugh; daughter and son-in-law, Kim (Tracy) Waters all of Batesburg-Leesville; six grandchildren, Brandon, Katie, Cassie, Carrie Bedenbaugh, Jordanne and Nickolas Waters; and three great grandchildren, Stephanie, Kolton and Peytann Bedenbaugh. He was predeceased by his parents; and a son, Johnnie L. “Bill” Bedenbaugh Jr.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Leesville. Condolences may be expressed at miltonshealy.com.