Obituary of William Bascom Gaither

Mr. William "Buddy" B. Gaither, age 80 a resident of Auburndale passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Winter Haven Hospital with his family by his side. Mr. Gaither was born March 13, 1936 in Blount County, Alabama to Albert Curtis and Annie Ethel (McClure) Gaither. He was an Auburndale resident for the past 65 years coming from Alabama. He was a retired truck driver with L. Dicks Trucking of Dundee. Buddy was a member of Legacy Community Church of Auburndale. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching baseball and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers - Cecil & Percy and 2 sisters - Agnes & Zelma. Buddy is survived by his loving family; Wife of 60 Years: Linda Gaither of Auburndale, Son: Albert Rolland (Lynn) Gaither of Auburndale, Brother: Roy (Janice) Gaither of Auburndale,2 Sisters: Wanda (Victor) Shumate of Auburndale, Julita Montgomery of Cullman, AL., 2 Grandsons: Albert Rolland Gaither, Jr. of Auburndale, Joseph Curtis (Summer) Gaither of Auburndale, 1 Gt. Granddaughter: Hailey Renee Gaither of Auburndale.