Richard A. “Buddy” Croft, age 73 of Cordele, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Mr. Croft was born on September 2, 1943 in Rebecca, Ga. He was son of the late Benjamin Harrison Croft and Frances Turner Croft.He was a retired Fabricator and Welder with Harris Press and Shear in Cordele.He was of the Baptist Faith and served his country with honor in the United States Army. Survivors include:brother-Philllip Croft of Pitts and sisters-Barbara Owens of Oakfield, Carolyn Standard of Cordele, Marjorie Yow of Vienna, Debra Frazier of Leslie, Rhonda Barefoot of McDonough and Patt Croft of Pitts. Frazier and Son Funeral Home in Rochelle are in charge of arrangements. Please sign our online registry at www.fraziersonfuneralhome.com