William "Bud" Walter Huntley
November 9, 2016 ~ November 9, 2016
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
William Walter "Bud" Huntley, 86, of Fairview, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his residence.
A native of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Dewey and Bertha Justus Huntley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.
A US Army Veteran and avid coon hunter, Bud was a stone mason all of his life and a member of Emma's Grove Baptist Church.
Bud is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ophelia Dotson Huntley; two daughters, Trish Colley (Richard) and Debra Lyda, all of Arden; six grandchildren, as well as six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 4:30 PM on Saturday, November 12 at Emma's Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 13 at Middle Fork Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks that memorial donations be made in Bud's memory to Emma's Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 1786, Fairview, NC 28730.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Sorry sorry for you loss, Uncle Bud was loved by so many people. My mama, June Flynn Black always told of good stories and Uncle Smokey with his coon hunting adventures. Keeping your family in our hearts and prayers.
It was a pleasure for our family to know Bud and his family. His memory will live on with his beautiful rock work on our two homes. Prayers for the entire family.
So very sorry to lose such an amazing man. He made me laugh every time i saw him and was privliged to talk to him. My thoughts are with his family and friends. He was loved by all.
We are so sorry for the loss of such a great man ….he was humble and kind and a beautiful soul, loved his family so much …so glad we got to know and come to love him when the kids were little… love and prayers for you all … we all send our condolences and prayers for strength and comfort
What a great family you’ve always been. I know how much he will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ophelia, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. We always thought highly of both you and Bud. Our Dad always spoke fondly of him.
Our prays are with you and your family and friends. Cecil Owenby Family
I’m so glad to have stone pillars and bridge that Bud made beautiful with perfectly fit rock work. He brought his rifle along just in case a ground hog popped his head out of the ground while he was working. He was 80 then.
My sympathies to the family.
He was a great man. I have walked the mountains behind a coon dog with him many a night. His character helped mold me into the man I am today. His memories will last with me forever. Heaven has gained a special man! Cut the hounds loose old friend. I’ll be there with you one day! I love you Bud!
Going to miss the banter I have shared with
My beloved brother in law for 65 years plus!
Debra, and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a very sweet person. I know he will be missed greatly. He is watching over all of you and rejoicing in his new home. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless..
To the family of the late Bud Huntley, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God comfort you all and give you peace.
We are so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. He was a great man, with kindness and a great sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family at this sad time.
I am thinking of your family at this sad time. I know that Daddy met him with his hand stuck out to shake it… they are talking about coon dogs and bluegrass.
Ophelia,our deepest love and sympathy to you and your family.I’ll never forget the many days Bud,David and I spent beating rock.Bud was one of my good friends.God bless you.
We are so sorry to hear of Buds passing.
He was a wonderful man with a great sense
humor. May God, as only he can, sustain
you during this time. Praying for all of his
loved ones.
To the Huntley family, my deepest sympathies to you. I am very sorry for your loss. God’s original purpose for humankind was to live forever in Paradise on a beautiful earth. Death was not part of that original purpose. Unfortunately, in this world we live in, it is all too common to lose our loved ones in death, and it hurts. However, we won’t hurt for long. John 5:28,29 says, ‘Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice, and come out.’ What this can mean for you is a real hope of being reunited with your dead loved ones. No doubt, that’s a promise that you would like to see fulfilled.