Emmitt (Buddy) L. Filkins Iii

Emmitt L. “Buddy” Filkins III, 34, of Newark, passed away on May 28, 2020 in Newark. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on December 26, 1985 to Emmitt Filkins, Jr. and Donna (Newlon) Allen. Buddy enjoyed landscaping, gardening, cooking and his favorite color was blue. Most important was the time he spent with his loving family and friends. Survivors include his father and step mother, Emmitt and Patrica Filkins, Jr.; mother and step father, Donna and Jay Allen; brother, Steven (Sarah) Filkins; sisters, Rebecca (Tyrone) Ross, Melissa Filkins and Brooke Filkins; maternal grandmother, Janice Filkins; step brothers and sisters, Russell (Crystal) Greene, Jessica (Ben) Robinson, Jeffrey (Jessica) Greene and Robert Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dee and Gail Newlon; paternal grandfather, Emmitt Filkins; and two cousins, Dakota Farrow and Cody Thoma. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Buddy to The Refuge, PO Box 163173, Columbus, Ohio, 43216. Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Buddy and his family.