Gleonard Lewis (Buddy) Lawhorn, 69, of Buena Vista, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born April 12, 1950 in Staunton, he was a son of the late Leonard Lawhorn and Demearise Rohr Lawhorn.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Frenchie Mullins, and a brother, Raymond Lawhorn.

Buddy retired from VMI with 20 years of service.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and spending time with the family.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Doris Lawhorn; two daughters, Teresa Camden (Barry) and Lisa Suthers (Justin), all of Buena Vista; five grandchildren, Colby Camden, Caden, Cameron, Corbin and Bristol Suthers; siblings, Pearl Lasley (CC) and Curtis Lawhorn (Krista), all of Mineral Wells, Texas, and James "Butch" Lawhorn of Lexington; and numerous nephews and nieces.

The family wants to give special thanks to Shelly Clark Lilley.

A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday, November 18 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Buena Vista. The family will greet friends following the service at the church.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.