Oswald M. "Buddy" Kington, Jr., 84, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his home.

He was born on August 13, 1931 in Madisonville to the late Lila J. Kington and O.M. Kington, Sr. Buddy was a United States Air Force Veteran and was former owner of Western Kentucky Plate Glass Company and A&B Sign Company in Madisonville. He was a long time Kiwanian and once served as district Lt. Governor. He was an avid UK fan and liked reading, traveling and woodworking in his spare time. His best love was spending time with his family. Buddy was a member of First Christian Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, William H. Kington; sister, Betty K. Gilfoil; great-grandson, Jonah Davis; and great-granddaughter, Sophia Davis.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Jane Judge Kington; sons and daughters, Dr. James M. "Jim" Kington and wife, Cindy of Madisonville, John H. Kington and wife, Tina of Cincinnati, OH, Sally K. Patterson and husband, Steve of Madisonville; Mary Jane Popham and husband, Terry of Edgewood, KY, and Charles A. Kington and wife, Katherine of Madisonville; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at First Christian Church in Madisonville with Dr. Bill Thomas and Rev. Jim McMurtrie officiating. Burial to follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday at the church and from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour Saturday at the church.

Pallbearers are Steve Patterson, Terry Popham, Sean Patterson, Ian Patterson, George Kington and Brad Popham. Honorary pallbearer is Ryan Patterson.

Memorial contributions may be made in Buddy's memory to the First Christian Church Building Fund or CRU Ministries. Envelopes will be available.