Allen Buddy "Bud" Stamey

Allen Bud "Buddy" Stamey, age 93, of Canton, Ga. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Born and raised in Canton, North Carolina, but a long-time resident of Cherokee County, Georgia, he was the son of Boyd M. Stamey and Bessie Smathers Stamey.

He is preceded in death by Maxine Burnette Stamey, his wife of 71 years.

A Navy veteran, Bud served in the Korean War and returned home where he expanded his mechanical skillset in a career with Sonoco Products Company for 42 years. In retirement, Bud enjoyed mastering building everything, from bird houses to model RC airplanes.

Bud is survived by Daughter- Nancy (Bill) Eubanks, Daughter- Tanya (Kenny) Phillips, Grandson- Carey (April) Westgate, Grandson- Will Eubanks, Great Grandson- Hollis Westgate, and many friends whom he held dear

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Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Services are scheduled for Friday, January 20th at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Huff officiating. Interment will be held at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA on January 26th at 11:00 am with honors by the United States Navy.

South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the families we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com