Buddy Andrews, 80, of Big Spring, died on Friday, March 6, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 9, 2009 at Berea Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Wheat and Rev. Glenn M. Connor officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park Big Spring.The family will receive friends from 3 PM to 5 PM Sunday at the funeral home.He was born on January 20, 1929, in Bryan, Texas and married Mattie Lee Morris on September 3, 1954 in Bryan, Texas. She preceded him in death on September 29, 2008.Mr. Andrews served in the United States Air Force and the Air Force Reserve for many years. He moved to Big Spring in July of 1964 from Pyote. Buddy worked in Civil Service at Webb Air Force Base, retiring in 1978 when the base closed. He then worked at Howard College as a carpenter, retiring in 1996. Buddy enjoyed drinking coffee and visiting with friends at Herman's Restaurant every afternoon.He had been a faithful member of Berea Baptist Church since 1964.Survivors include three sons, Donnie Andrews and Daniel Andrews both of Big Spring and Chuck Andrews of Troutman, North Carolina; a daughter & son-in-law, Susan and Steve Allen of Arlington; a sister, Doris Barnett of Bryan; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Adam Andrews; his mother, Lena Mae Andrews; and a brother, Tommy Andrews.The family suggests memorials to Compassionate Friends, Inc., Big Spring Chapter, P. O. Box 1884, Big Spring, Texas 79721-1884 or to Home Hospice, 111 E. 7th St., Suite A, Big Spring, Texas 79720.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
