Buddy Lee Harbison, of Antioch, Oklahoma, was born to Cecil and Ruby (Robbins) Harbison in Caney, Oklahoma, on September 29, 1951, and entered eternal life on August 27, 2021, at the age of 69 years.
Buddy grew up in the Antioch community and attended Elmore City schools. He enlisted in the U. S. Army and graduated high school in Germany. Buddy and his wife, Donna, celebrated 47 years on May 12 of this year. After serving in the U.S. Army, he spent the remainder of his life working in the oil fields and spent over 30 years as the owner/operator of his own truck. Buddy was a handyman and could fix anything. He always showed up to help others fix things when his expertise was needed. Buddy believed and taught his children that to survive, you must learn more than one occupation.
While Buddy was out joy riding with his son, other family members and friends in 2010, he had a motorcycle accident which forced Buddy into early retirement. Buddy was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. He even “reloaded” his own ammunition. His most relaxing hobby was just sitting and watching his cattle. He taught his children the value of a strong work ethic and worked hard to feed his family. The most important life lesson Buddy would have others take from him was “take care of the ones you love!”
Those who remain to cherish memories of Buddy are his wife, Donna Harbison; his children, Christy Townley and husband, Randy, Shannon Lee Harbison and wife, Jesika, and April Idleman and husband, Nick; his brother, Bobby Harbison and wife, Charlene; his sisters, Joyce Harbison Dial and husband, Charles, Betty Harbison Harris and husband, Charles; special grandchildren, Jessi and husband, Colton, Hannah, Skye and fiancée, Michael, Randi, Cloey, Ashtyn, Kylie, Mason, and Addy; his special great-grandchildren, Kaysen, Landree, Beaux, Rylee, Arabella, and Parker
Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Ruby Harbison and brother, Jimmy Harbison.
A service to give thanks and celebrate the life of Buddy Harbison was held Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Abundant Love Church in Maysville, Oklahoma, with Pastor Danny Gamble officiating. Interment followed in the Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.
