Leon “Buddy” Bristoe passed away on April 28, 2024. He was born to the late Lee Garland Bristoe, Jr. and Verena Frances (Oser) Manning in Louisville on May 3, 1947, Derby Day, the winner of the Kentucky Derby that year was #11, Jet Pilot.
He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Troy Joe Bristoe.
He is survived by his son, Mike Bristoe, and his mother, Martha Brown; daughters, Nancy Friderich and Joan Elder Carruthers; grandchildren, Kramer Troy and Clark Michael Bristoe and Kayla Hutchinson; siblings, Mary Bell, Elaine Veirs and Tony Bristoe; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make a donation in honor of Leon to Hosparus.
There will be a Celebration of life at a later date.