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James Buddy Ping

February 6, 1950 — March 18, 2024

Pulaski Co.

James "Buddy" Ping, 74, of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born in Pulaski Co., Kentucky on February 6, 1950; son of the late Andrew and Blanche (Meece) Ping. He was a retired Truck Driver. Buddy was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church #1, he loved the lord, fishing, and camping. 

He is survived by his wife, Delorse (Hargis) Ping whom he married on December 19, 1987; his children, Terry Wayne Ping, Larry Christopher & (Kim) Ping, Kelley Jo Dalton, and Arwin Dwayne Dalton; grandchildren, Camron Ping, Kaleb Ping, Karli Ping, Alex Ping, Andrew Ping, Bryanna Strunk, KJ Banks, Mercedes Banks, Ashtyn Dalton; a great-grandchild, Jaxon Whitaker; a sister, Violet Franklin; and two brothers, Floyd & (PJ) Ping, and Sam & (Katie) Ping. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Blanche (Meece) Ping; a grandson, David Christopher Ping; two sisters, Elizabeth Phelps and Janice Ping; and two brothers, Jerry Ping, Robert Ping.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Kim Ping - Buddy's daughter-in-law, who has been a rock to him and Delorse during his illness; Dr. Sandy Braswell for her help and compassion throughout the years; and the staff of Hospice of Lake Cumberland. 

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Eggers officiating.

Burial will be in Piney Grove Cemetery #1.

The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
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