According to his father's obituary, Buddy preceded him in death. According to the Social Security List, Mr. Carothers, Jr. died on September 7, 1994, ten days before Buddy's 42nd birthday.
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Nancy Meigs (Curtis) (1971)
Buddy was always so sweet to me .... he called me "Nankee". Such a talented and F-U-N-N-Y guy. I was so very sad when I learned of his death .... a true tragedy and a huge loss.
Nancy Meigs Curtis