Chester “Buddy” Broughton, Jr.

1946-2017

Chester “Buddy” Broughton, Jr., 71, of Harmons Lick Road, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at his home. Born Sunday, March 24, 1946 in Garrard County, he was a son of the late Chester and Ruth Currens Broughton.

He was a lifelong farmer and a member of Harmons Lick Church of God.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Brian Keith Broughton.

Survivors include daughter, Sherri Lynn (Donald) Baldock, of Casey County; brother, Stanley (Brenda) Broughton of Lancaster; sisters, Delores Kersey of Lancaster, Judy (Earl) Tankersley, of Reading, Ohio; grandson, Keith Broughton, of Stanford; and the mother of his children, Thelma Jean Broughton, of Garrard County.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017 at Ramsey-Young Funeral Home with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating with burial following at Lancaster Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Greg Tankersley, Eric Kersey, Scott Broughton, Kevin Broughton, John Henderson, Matthew Broughton, and Chris Tankersley. Honorary pallbearers include Danny Day, Wayne Day, Wayne Art, Rusty Hall, Dallas Helton, Douglas Helton, Allen Day, and Earl Norton.

Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Ramsey-Young Funeral Home. Friends and family may share memories or leave condolences on his tribute wall at www.ramsey-young.com. Ramsey-Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.