Buddy Carl Ganders Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 6, 2024, at the age of 64, Buddy Carl Ganders of Lebanon, Tennessee passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Owen and Frances Elizabeth Cassel Ganders; and his brothers, Jack Ganders and Robert Ganders. He is survived by: his significant other Donna Belcher; his daughters, Kelly Martin (Colt), Vonda Key (Jesse) and Carla Sadler (Michael); the mother of his children Debra Ganders; his grandchildren, Nicholas Patton (Mautresidy), Joey Patton, Dylan Patton (Ari), Cameron Johnson, Peyton Martin, Kaitlyn Martin, J. J. Shrum, Cadence Shrum, James Key, Jenavieve Key, Phoenix Key and Cooper Sadler; his brother Monty Ganders; and his sisters-in-law, Ruby Reed and Candee Ganders. He is also survived by five great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, December 21st 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A memorial service was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Generation Church (960 TN-52, Portland, TN 37148). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Portland (610 N Broadway, Portland, TN 37148).