Maj. (Ret.) Raleigh B. (Buddy) Power
Buddy's greatest joys were golfing with his close group of friends, fishing, singing in the Christ United Methodist Church Choir, and spending quality time with family and friends.
memorial service: Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 247 Main St., Landisville, PA 17538 on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
there will be no public viewing, however the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Maj. (Ret.) Raleigh B. (Buddy) Power, 93 of Lancaster, formerly of Mobile, AL passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Homestead Village. He was the husband of Mary Jean Power with whom he was married 73 years. Born in Columbus, GA, he was the son of the late Hugh and Carolyn Durrough Power.
Buddy had a decorated Army military career of 23 years, including tours of duty in Thailand and Vietnam where he received 3 Bronze Star and 2 Purple Heart awards for his service. Following military retirement Buddy's career shifted to law enforcement, retiring in 1996 from the Alabama Liquor Control Board with 20 years of service. Buddy loved helping people and was very involved in the Optimist Club, Boys and Girls Club, Masons, and the Shriners organizations. Buddy's greatest joys were golfing with his close group of friends, fishing, singing in the Christ United Methodist Church Choir, and spending quality time with family and friends.
In addition to his wife, Buddy is survived by his children, Guy H. husband of Takako Power; Raleigh B. Jr. husband of Sue Power; Valerie wife of Brian Springer; grandsons, Mackenzie and Richard Power; Andrew, Scott (Rayme) and Kevin Springer. A brother Bobby Power preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 247 Main St., Landisville, PA 17538 on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jonathan Weigel, officiating. There will be no public viewing, however the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. If desired, contributions in Raleigh's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
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