James A. "Buddy" Getford's Obituary
James Allen “Buddy” Getford Sr. 72, of Leesburg, passed away on June 23, 2012. He was born in Ocala and moved to the Leesburg – Eustis area in 1948. Buddy was a farmer, owned a welding business and had worked for Mercer Plastics of Dona Vista. He was a member of the Family Bible Church of Eustis, formerly with the Eustis Jaycees, a member of Eustis Lodge 1578 B.P.O.E. and was a volunteer Coach for the Eustis Pop Warner Football League. Buddy is survived by his wife Virginia; they were married for 52 years. Also surviving are his children; Misty (Nelson) Hampton, Joy (Robert) Eaton and James A. (Sherry) Getford Jr. all of Leesburg and five grandchildren; Wesley Eaton of Umatilla, Ashton Eaton, Jesse Getford, Nick Hampton and Justin Getford all of Leesburg. Calling hours for friends were held on Friday, June 29th, in the Hamlin & Hilbish Chapel from 1 until 3 PM, services were held in the Family Bible Church of Eustis on Saturday June 30th at 10 AM with Pastor Allen Speegle officiating. The family requests memorials in Buddy's memory be sent to the Family Bible Church (Seeds Project), P.O. Box 840, Eustis, FL 32727. You may leave your personal memories or sympathies for the family by entering the guestbook, below.
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