December is here which brings 2017 to a close. Time sure is going by quickly.
2017 closed with sadness as the Larkin-Draisey family has grown smaller. Buddy Draisey passed away on November 26th. Buddy had a tough life but had found a great deal of happiness in the last few years after he met Julie. He told me a few years back that he was happy and was hoping to get married. Time did not allow for that, but it was good to know that Julie was there and brought him peace.
Buddy is survived by Julie Smith, his kids Edwin Hunter, Jacob and Jessica Draisey, his sisters Linda James and Neva Larkin and his brothers Fuzzy and Steve Larkin.
Julie is planning a small memorial in January to plant a tree at their home.
Edwin Alfred Draisey III 1955-2017
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JACK DRAISEY 1957-2007
BUDDY DRAISEY 1955-2017
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MARTY ALTSTOCK AND SLIDER 1968
