Glenn H. "Buddy" Westbrook Obituary (1930

Glenn H. “Buddy” Westbrook, age 86 of London, KY passed away on Wednesday, April 5 at Mayfair Manor in Lexington, KY. He is survived by seven children from his first marriage, Joe Westbrook, Amy Semones, Robert Westbrook, David Westbrook, Mary Perkins, Susan Simpson and Leann Westbrook; thirteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Madge Chesnut, plus a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph H. “Hamp” & Flo Pearl Eversole Westbrook; his first wife of 27 years, Emily Jeanne Watts and their son, Don. He was also preceded in death by his youngest son, Reuben Mitchell from his second wife, Susan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. William Catholic Church on Saturday, April 8 at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Patrick Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the A.R. Dyche Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the service hour, also on Saturday at St. William Catholic Church. He was retired from Laurel Co. Planning Board, Cumberland Valley Area Development District, and Ky. Dept. of Tourism. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He was also the 2012 recipient of the London’s Living Treasure award, an Entrepreneur, and an Author. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the organization that provides residential support and disability services for Buddy’s youngest daughter, Leann (Lord’s Legacy Life Ministries – 251 E. Brannon Rd. – Nicholasville, KY 40356). You can also donate online at www.lordslegacyministries.org/donate. House-Rawlings Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.