Buddy “Scott” Watley

Buddy “Scott” Watley, 46, of Lake City, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the HCA Florida – Lake City Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in Gainesville, Fla., on May 23, 1976 and has made the Lake City and Live Oak area his home all of his life. He was of the Baptist faith and was a handyman by trade. In his spare time, he enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his children.He is survived by his father, O.F. “Buddy” Watley, Jr. (Laura), of Live Oak; mother, Jacqueline Green Espenship (the late Bud Espenship), of Lake City; daughters, Lainey Watley and Nevaeh Ratliff, both of Lake City; sons, Blayze Ratliff, Noah Ratliff, Brody Watley and Trooper Geiger, all