ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: KIVETT, NEILL "BUDDY" M, JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Friday Sep 3, 2010

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KIVETT, NEILL "BUDDY" M, JR.
May 12, 1921 - September 3, 2010 	

Neill M. "Buddy" Kivett, Jr. passed away at St. Tammany Parish Hospital on 
Friday, September 3, 2010 at the age of 89. 

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina and a resident of Covington, LA for the 
past 40 years. 

Beloved husband of the late Anna Lou Carr Kivett. Father of Dianne K. Butler and 
her husband M.O. "Buddy" Butler of Shell Knob, MO. Son of the late Lillian Long 
Kivett and Neill M. Kivett, Sr. Brother of Mary Myers-Holzmann and the late Bill 
Kivett and Lillian K. Granger. Grandfather of Jody Strickland and Sandra 
Strickland. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, 
many cousins, family, friends and his faithful companion, his dog "Buddy", whom 
he loved dearly.

Buddy was a Veteran of World War II where he served as Sergeant in the U.S. Army 
Air Force. He was a member of Waldheim United Methodist Church and he enjoyed 
singing in the choir and other gospel functions and playing musical instruments. 
He was also a member of Sun Lodge No. 336, F&AM. He will be sadly missed by all 
who knew and loved him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Waldheim 
United Methodist Church, 77067 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70435 on Friday, 
September 10, 2010 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Waldheim Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Haven of the Ozarks Animal 
Sanctuary

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