STRONG, Buddie age 84 of Hamilton passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. He was born in Kentucky, on November 16, 1931, the son of James and Lettie (Gay) Strong and was a decorated veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. On November 2, 1951, in Kentucky he married Mary H. Sandlin and she preceded him in death on November 3, 2015.

Survivors include a son, Ron (April) Strong; three grandchildren, Megan Alison (Scott) Sites, Casey Patrick (Trista) Strong, and Sarah Marie Collingsworth; two great-grandchildren, Cooper Patrick Strong, and Tessa LeeAnn Strong; three sisters.

Besides his wife, Mary, he was also preceded in death by three brothers; two sisters.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Zettler Funeral Home is serving the family. Online register book is available at www.zettlerfuneralhome.com