War Wagon Gunner/Observer/CE
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Bullfrog & Gayle
Jeffrey "Bullfrog" Van Buren, age 72, of Cadiz, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023,
at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Born May 3, 1950, in Cooperstown, New York, he was the son of the late Ford and Christine (Grigsby) Van Buren.
A veteran of the United States Army, he fought in the Vietnam War where his bravery was recognized with the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
He had worked as a manager for U.S. Steel and Bethlehem Steel in Gary, Indiana. He enjoyed going golfing, fishing, hunting, and car collecting. Mr. Van Buren was known for his random acts of kindness.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael F. Van Buren and twin sister, Janet Van Buren.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gayle Van Buren of Cadiz; son, Scott Van Buren of Nashville, Tenn.; and sister, "Jude" Van Buren of Brooksville, Fla.
Arrangements are being handled by Goodwin Funeral Home, 138 Main Street in Cadiz, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour of 12:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2023. Interment with full military honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Kentucky Veteran's Cemetery West in Hopkinsville.
Memorial Contributions can be made to: Pennyroyal Veterans Center, 506 Boales St., Hopkinsville, KY 42240.
The memorial service will be live-streamed at 12:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2023. To view, you may copy and paste the following link into your address bar: https://www.youtube.com/user/goodwinfuneralhome1/ (link is external) or by clicking "watch event" under the service details tab.
Vinh Long, Vietnam 1971
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John Sorensen, David Riley, Bullfrog,Andy McJohnston, Tom Egleston, Scott Glover
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Bullfrog and Tom Egleston
Bullfrog & Midget
Rest in Peace, Brother
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