Whiddon, Edwin "Buddy" obituary
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Obituary - Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Monday, 1 Sep 1997, Page D-2, Column 5.
 
Edwin "Buddy" Whiddon, age 68, died 31 August 1997 at his residence.  He was a native of DeRidder, 
a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was the
retired owner and operator of Buddy's Saddlery in DeRidder, La. (and Buddy's Refrigeration in 
Lafayette and Alexandria).  He was a former member of Horseshoe Drive Baptist Church (Alexandria)
and a member of First Baptist Church in DeRidder. Survivors:  Wife, Betty Jo Hooper Whiddon of 
DeRidder   Sons:  Eddie Whiddon of DeRidder and Dale Whiddon of Memphis, TN. Brother:  John Roy 
Whiddon of DeRidder.     Grandchildren:  Two  Services:  One to held today at 7:30 pm. in the 
chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Pineville, La., with visitation from 4-9 pm.  Another 
service will be held at 11 am. Wednesday in First Baptist Church, DeRidder with the Revs. Stan 
Allcorn, Doyle Cooper, Joe Joslin and Arthur D. Rockett officiating.  Burial:  Will be in Newlin
Cemetery at Singer, La. under direction of Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home in DeRidder.