Charles Reynolds

LaFAYETTE — Charles (Buddy) Reynolds, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He was born in Chattooga County on June 7, 1936, to the late D.W. Reynolds and Fannie Greene Simpson Reynolds. He was retired from the City of LaFayette for 31 years and was a member and deacon at Old Way Baptist Church.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Allen Scott; son-inlaw, Derek Hancock; special nephew, Billy Ray Burrage; brothers, Donnie and Billy Burrage; sister, Bobbie Goss.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Rosetta Reynolds; daughter, Kathy Hancock; sons, Ricky (Pam) Reynolds, Wayne (Brandi) Reynolds, Jody (Linda) Reynolds, Tim (Jamie) Reynolds; sister, Faye Haney; brother, Hoyt Burrage; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren including special great-granddaughter, Seirra Bennett; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2018, at Old Way Baptist Church with Brother David Thompson officiating. Interment to follow in Littlejohn Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Chris Reynolds, Johnny Scott, Dillon Reynolds, Burt Reynolds, Josh Bennett, and B.J. Montgomery. Honorary pallbearers are the men of the church.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and Buddy will lie-in-state from 11 a.m. until hour of service on Friday at the church.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.