Robert Warren "Buddy" Parsons passed away Sept. 11, 2016 in Hobbs, New Mexico. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Veals Creek Cemetery. McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Buddy was born Oct. 14, 1925 in Graham and lived in Graham and Wichita Falls most of his life. He was a retired pumper. Survivors include a daughter, Paula Martin and husband Harold of Hobbs, N.M.; five grandchildren, Lance Martin, Trampus Martin, Stephanie Martin, Leslee Escobedo and Amanda Martin; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Jean Parsons; a son, Jackie Sinks, and by two brothers and a sister.