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Claude E. “Buddy” Presley, Jr., 88, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 27, 2025, with his family. Born on September 16, 1937, in Skygusty, West Virginia, he was the son of Claude E. Presley and Ruby B Harmon Presley, and brother to Phyllis Presley Cox and Florence Presley Bivens. In 1956, Buddy married Magdie "Jean" Regina Call Presley. Together they shared 69 years of marriage. Buddy proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Throughout his military career, he was recognized with the Good conduct medal for honorable and faithful service, Combat crew badge, Air Force longevity award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of f Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Air Force Commendation medal, and the Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship ribbon. Following his military service, he continued his commitment to excellence through a second 20-year career with the United States Postal Service. After giving his life to Christ in 1983, Buddy became an active member of Faith Assembly of God, where he served faithfully for many years as an usher, greeter, and board member. He will be remembered for his warm smile and his playful sense of humor. Buddy is survived by his devoted wife, Jean; their children, Deborah Lynn and Gerald Keith; grandchildren, Regina Raelyn Armien, Carrissa Lynn Presley, and the late Nathaniel Thomas Presley; and great-grandchildren, Eliana Danae Buzen, Jonathan Gabriel Armien, and Nicolas Rafael Armien. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 8th at 3:00 p.m. at Stephen's Chapel at Faith Assembly of God. The family will begin receiving friends at 2:30 p.m. for the viewing, with light refreshments to follow the service. Interment will take place at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery on Monday, November 10th at [time TBD]. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to all who have supported them through prayer, presence, and love during this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Assembly of God, where Buddy joyfully served for many years. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

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Claude Ervin Presley Jr.

September 16, 1937 - October 27, 2025