77, of Odessa, passed away on Sunday, March 10th at his home surrounded by family. Buddy retired from Delta airlines. He was predeceased by his son, Charles Jr. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janna; children, David (Michelle) Yelton, Chris (Kelly) Yelton; granddaughters: Amanda, Ashley, and Jamie; grandsons, Chris and Tyler; great granddaughters: Valerie, Lexi, and Briella; sisters, Barbara Banks and Nancy Cunningham; brother, Robert Yelton; and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins.