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Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Panama City, FL is handling his cremation. A celebration of his long and eventful life will be held at a later time. If you would like to share memories or photos of Buddy, click here . The family has asked that in lieu of flowers contributions in his memory be made to the BUDDY DEFRANCO JAZZ FESTIVAL , University of Montana Foundation, Missoula, MT 59807 for the growth & continuation of Jazz education and the annual event he and Joyce have been closely associated with for t
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Buddy Named Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts