Buddy Dean Whitacre

January 4, 1947 – October 11, 2024

Buddy Dean Whitacre, 77, Noblesville, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. He was born on Saturday, January 4, 1947, at Harrell Hospital in Noblesville, to the late William and Dorothy (Dashiell) Whitacre. He was also raised by a stepfather, Albert Harrold.

He attended Noblesville Schools and had a paper route for several years on the south side of Noblesville passing The Noblesville Ledger and The Indianapolis Star. Bud was an avid bowler for more than 20 years. He loved to fish and loved to ride his motorized scooter around town later in life.

He worked in janitorial services for The Noblesville Ledger, Syd’s Bar, and the Silver Dollar Saloon where he was a barback. He also enjoyed washing golf balls on the weekends for Sid Davis at Noblesville Golf & Batting Center. His favorite place to eat was White Castle.

After leaving The Noblesville Ledger, he worked full time doing janitorial work at Vibromatic, February 7, 1994, to September 30, 2018.

He was a friend and protector to many.

After having kidney failure and having to go on dialysis, Buddy moved in September 2018 to Riverwalk Village where he lived and also enjoyed using his janitorial skills with a broom and dustpan.

He is survived by his brother, Bill Whitacre; sister, Barbara (Whitacre) Moseley; nephew, Andrew Moseley; and several cousins.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.

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