Raymond C. “Buddy” Whitecotton, 68, of Parkersburg, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born November 24, 1949, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Raymond C. and Florine McGill Whitecotton. Raymond is survived by his son, Cody Whitecotton and step-son, Dustin Schrader; two sisters, Ann O’Neal (Jimmy) and Anita Wilson (Jerry) and his dog “Precious”. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his longtime partner, Paula Schrader and his brother, Phillip Whitecotton. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral, 2333 Pike St, south Parkersburg with Reverend Bill Law officiating. In lieu of flowers there is a trust fund for his son, Cody at Community Bank of Parkersburg, account number 7150, P.O. Box 988 Parkersburg, WV. 26102.