May 20, 2021
Henry McLeod "Buddy" Underwood
Buddy Underwood peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on May 29, 2021. He was 80 years old. Buddy was born October 16, 1940 and was a lifelong resident of Tallahassee and a 1960 graduate of Leon High Schooll. Buddy served in the Florida National Guard for several years after high school, married his high school sweetheart Duane Eubanks and enjoyed over 50 years of marriage.
Buddy was predeceased by his mother, Gladys Loretta Wetzel Underwood, and his father Henry McLeod Underwood, Sr., and his two sisters Doris Gladys Reed of Atlanta, GA and Ruby Loretta Johnson of St. Petersburg, FL.
He is survived by Evelyn Duane Underwood, his two daughters, Darby Palmer (Greg) and Ramsey Lawless, six grandchildren: Reagan Evelyn Palmer, Robert Gavin Palmer, Payton Elise Palmer, Caroline McKay Lawless, Joseph Martin “Tripp” Lawless III, and Henry McLeod Lawless, his dearest cousin Shirley Wilson (Dave) and family, niece Susan Reed, nephews Mark Reed and Bruce Johnson and their families, and friend and caretaker Gloria Maddox. Buddy had a close relationship with each of his grandchildren who called him “G-Daddy”. A highlight for him was when his 6th grandchild became his namesake – Henry McLeod Lawless...... more ...
