Leon Roy "Buddy" Frierson, Jr.

"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever."

Isaiah 40:8 (NKJV)

Mr. Leon Roy “Buddy” Frierson, Jr., entered into rest on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Viva Senior Living, formerly Marshall Pines.

Buddy was born in Logan, West Virginia, to Leon Frierson and Ellen Mays Frierson. His father served as a pastor, and together his parents dedicated their lives to sharing the Gospel through missionary work in Japan and Africa. Throughout his childhood, Buddy experienced firsthand the impact of Christian ministry and service, influences that would shape his own life and calling. He devoted much of his professional life to education, becoming a teacher with a special passion for teaching reading. His dedication to education led him to earn a degree from Erskine College and a master’s degree in reading from Augusta College.

Above all, Buddy was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Raised by parents who served as missionaries in Japan and Africa, he grew up in a Christian home where faith and service were central to daily life. His love for the Lord guided his decisions, shaped his character, and influenced the way he cared for others. Answering God's call to ministry later in life, he attended Southeast Baptist Theological Seminary and faithfully served as pastor of Blythe Baptist Church and Mount Beulah Baptist Church. His greatest desire was that others would come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ that had sustained him throughout his own life.

Buddy is survived by his siblings, Connie Frierson Ryals, Doug Frierson (Lori), and Sonya Bailey (Jack); his nieces and nephews, Zach Frierson (Delaney), Caleb Frierson, Micah Ryals (Shelby), Jacqueline Kitchings (Preston), Madison Bailey, and Jacob Bailey; and two great-nieces, Addison Ryals and Margot Kitchings.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Belvedere Campus of Warren Baptist Church with Rev. Phillip Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at Platt's Funeral Home, Belair Road.

Pallbearers will be: Zach Frierson, Caleb Frierson, Jacob Bailey, Micah Ryals, Preston Kitchings, and Joe Young.

Memorial contributions may be made to Viva Senior Living Center, 743 N. Belair Road, Evans, Georgia 30809.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809 (706) 860-6166. Please take a moment to share your condolences by signing the online guestbook at plattsfuneralhome.com.