Frank "Buzz" Binford Cardinal

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Frank "Buzz" Binford Cardinal on December 24, 2024, at the

age of 78, following a brave battle with heart disease. After surviving a massive heart attack in 2003 and

undergoing a quintuple bypass, his family is deeply grateful for the 21 extra years they were blessed to share

with him. Buzz passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his devoted family.

Born in San Diego, California, on January 28, 1946, Buzz was the son of the late Binford Duff Cardinal and

Lillian Ann (Chodur), both career Marines. He graduated from Beaufort High School in South Carolina in 1963

and went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree from Newberry College in 1968. It was at Newberry College

that Buzz met his college sweetheart, Joyce “Joy” Lee Harrell, and they were married for 58 wonderful years.

Buzz’s career was one of dedication and success. He worked for Kmart Corporation from 1968 to 2001, starting

as a Junior Executive Trainee and eventually rising to the position of Vice President. After retiring for a brief

period, Buzz returned to the retail industry, which allowed him to travel the world. His work took him and Joy

across the country and around the globe, and by the time they settled back in Keller, Texas, he had lived in over

30 different residences. Throughout it all, Buzz was committed to his family, raising three daughters and

making each place they called home special.

Buzz had a deep love for music, his cherished Georgia cabin, and his loyal dog, Malone. Above all, his life was

defined by his unwavering devotion to his family. His greatest joys were his wife, three daughters,

grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was always there for his loved ones, treasuring every moment spent

together. Buzz will be fondly remembered for his kindness, generosity, and his infectious sense of humor.

Buzz is survived by his beloved wife, Joy, his daughters Stacey (Jason Carter), Paige (Ron Wolk), and Christy

Rowsey, and his 9 grandchildren: Mackenzie (John Vick), Megan Rowsey, Chandler Carter (Marlayna),

Madison Rowsey (Drew Bolin), Carson Carter (Kyndal), Sydney Wolk, Noah Rowsey (Kaela), Gibson Wolk,

and Porter Wolk. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Masen Rowsey, Frankie and Johnny Vick,

Maggie Carter, and Ruth Joy Rowsey.

Buzz is further survived by his sister Sheri LePore, her children Wendi (Ced Nafziger), Craig Hammer (Joann),

and Sheridon (TJ Simington), his sister-in-law Judy (Jimmy Williams), brother-in-law Bobby Harrell, nieces

Heather (Brandon Bowers), Holly Lewis, Lindsey (Greg Hartsfield), and their families.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 28, 2025, at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Colleyville,

Texas, at 2:00 PM, with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Buzz's legacy will live on through his family and the many lives he touched.