Frankie “Buddie” E. Holestine, 69 of Scott Depot, died Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at Holzer Clinic, Gallipolis, Ohio after a long illness.
He was ground maintenance worker at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, attended Touching Jesus Ministries, Alum Creek, and was a Korean war Army veteran.
He is survived by his: Wife: Charlotte; 4 Sons: Frankie Jr. of Alum Creek; David Wayne of Alum Creek; Ralph of Scott Depot; Bronson of Alum Creek; 2 Daughters: Pamela Pratt of Alum Creek; Tamela Means of Alum Creek; 1 Brother: Donald Bronson Holestine of OH; 2 Sisters: Elenore Jean Midkiff of NC; Nancy Sue Turley of PA; Half Sister: Zela Danewood of NC; 8 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren.
Services will beheld at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Entombment will be held in Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston, with military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call on Friday, May 2, 2003 from 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home.