Buddy Earl Edens

Buddy Edens, 82, of Fishers, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis.  He was born on June 11, 1935 to Edward and Beatrice (Curry) Edens in Bonny Blue, Lee County, Virginia.
For over 40 years, Buddy worked as the main electrician for Firestone, and also served as a union labor rep for many years.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a military police officer.  Buddy was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Noblesville and enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Joann Edens; brother, Tom (Sandra) Edens; grandchildren, Jerry Edens and Kayla Edens; nephew, Tom Edens Jr.; nieces, Becky Robison and Shanne Sears; and his special friend, Fritz Conner and family.
In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosella Edens in 2005; and his son, Perry Joe Edens in March of this year.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, August 4, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville.  Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the funeral home, with Brother David Rogers officiating.   Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.