Leonard Austin "Buddy" Lamb, Jr., 79, of Granbury, passed from this life Thursday, February 23, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born October 27, 1943, in Glendale, California to Leonard Austin Lamb and Daphne Jane Ferris Lamb. Buddy married his loving wife, Patsy Thorp, May 25, 1963. They enjoyed a loving marriage of forty-five years. Patsy preceded Buddy in death in 2008.

When Buddy was young his family relocated from California to Oklahoma, and then later settled in De Leon, Texas. Buddy and Patsy were high school sweethearts and Buddy graduated with the De Leon Bearcats Class of 1962. He then went on to attend and graduate from Tarleton State University. In 1977, Buddy relocated his family to Granbury from De Leon to start a position with the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, a career that he ultimately retired from decades later. He loved a great chicken fried steak, anything history oriented, and tinkering with or building anything. Buddy loved sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys and the TCU Horned Frogs. His dog, Hank, was a great companion later in his life. The family was able to bring Hank to visit Buddy in his last days in the hospital ICU, a special time for both Buddy and Hank.

Over the last few years, Buddy enjoyed spending time with Linda Burlison of De Leon.  They enjoyed going out to eat, going to sporting events, playing dominoes, and spending time with family and friends.

Buddy was a loving and devoted husband, dad, and granddad; a special brother; and a loyal friend. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Buddy is survived by his daughter, Tracie Quan and husband, Tom; son, Cody Lamb; grandchildren, Corey Lamb and Brendan Quan; great-grandchild, Kaynen; brother, Bill Lamb and wife, Boba; sister, Judy Sadberry and husband, Earl; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family. Buddy has been reunited with his wife, Patsy; parents, Leonard and Daphne Lamb; brother, Wayne Lamb; and sister, Patsy Christie.

Graveside funeral services were held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in De Leon Cemetery with Brother Daniel Burlison officiating.

If desired, memorial donations can be made to CAPA – Comanche All Pets Alive (comancheapa.org, paypal@comancheapa@gmail.com , or CAPA - 104 Trevino, Comanche, Texas 76442, in memory of Buddy.