Freddie J. Juarez, Jr., age 28 passed away on April 22, 2023 in Wauchula, FL. He was born on March 8, 1995 in Avon Park, FL. to Freddie J. Juarez, Sr. and Maria B. Perez. Buddy as all his family and friends called him, was a lifetime resident of our community.

Buddy worked as a c a s hier for Sonoco in Wauchula. He will be remembered as a very caring person, loved to make his family and friends laugh. Buddy enjoyed just hanging out spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his parents, father Freddie J. (Nikki) Juarez, Sr., mother Maria B. Perez, of Wauchula, FL five sisters Elizabeth (Dakota) Juarez of Crystal River, FL, Brianna Juarez, Casey Juarez both of Wauchula, FL, Tiffany Juarez of Crystal River, FL. and Kaylee (Brian) Wingate of Brandon, FL., maternal grandmother Joyce Perez, Paternal grandfather John M. (Liz) Juarez, grandmother Sherry Atchley,  nieces and nephews, Lincoln, Lyla, Kashton, Leovonni, Nevaeh and Saylor.

Buddy was preceded by his grandfather Jessie Perez, great-grandmother Maria L. Juarez and brother Kaleb Wingate.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10:00am until 11:00am at the chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home, 205 N. 9 th Ave., Wauchula, FL.

Funeral services will follow at 11:00am at the chapel with Rev. Melinda Hernandez officiating.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.