Luther Gordon “Buddy” Cravens, 78, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born in Columbia, KY on January 18, 1947 to the late Luther Cravens and Deltris Bryant Cravens of Columbia, KY (who survives).

Mr. Cravens enjoyed working for J & H Implement Company doing deliveries all over the country. He also enjoyed watching old westerns and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Deltris Bryant Cravens of Columbia, KY

His wife: Terrie Wilson Cravens of Columbia, KY

2 children: Brandon Cravens and Lee Ann Dial (Michael) of Columbia, KY

4 grandchildren: Noah Dial (Kyra), Alexandria Dial, Benjamin Dial, and Joshua Dial (Savannah)

4 great-grandchildren: Bethany Dial, Brinlynn Dial, Peyton Durbin, and Tucker Durbin

3 sisters: Shirley Tucker (Dave) and Wanda Mitchell (Steve) both of Russell Springs, KY and Linda Wilson of Campbellsville, KY

Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives

In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Emalee Elizabeth Ann Dial; a brother-in-law, George Wilson; and a niece Sondra Harris.

Funeral Service: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Knight officiating

Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery

Visitation: Monday after 9:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Pallbearers: Joshua Dial, Noah Dial, Benjamin Dial, Brandon Cravens, Michael Dial, and Jesse Durbin

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.