Jefferson Lee Bracey Jr., fondly known as 'Buddy', passed from this life on Friday, March 26, 2021. Born in York, he was the beloved son of Jefferson Lee Bracey Sr. and Laura Rose (Rothenhoefer) Bracey of New Park. Buddy was a 2013 graduate of Kennard-Dale High School and was a heavy equipment operator in the landscaping industry. He was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Gatchelville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, helping his sisters, campfires, and spending time with family, friends, and his girlfriend, Kearstin Baseman. He was a caring and wonderful person who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Surviving in addition to his parents are three sisters, Rachele Bracey, Sara Bracey and her husband, William Bullard, and Hannah Bracey, Grandparents, Carol and James Waldenmyer, a nephew, Walker Lee Bracey Bullard, along with several loving aunts, uncles and cousins.Services and interment will be at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Rase Project at https://raseproject.org or Not One More at https://www.notonemore.net. Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc. of Stewartstown is assisting the family with the arrangements. HartensteinCares.com