Buddy Weemes

Buddy Weemes of Mansfield, 91, died April 20, 2012.

Mr. Weemes was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served his country during World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Weemes enjoyed carpentry, building furniture, and playing practical jokes. He loved his beagles, reading, and hunting; but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Mr. Weemes was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Virginia (Kitchens) Weemes; and his parents, Randolph and Bessie (Hutchins) Weemes, Sr.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Leonard and Liz Weemes; daughter, Ann Rhodes, all of Mansfield; granddaughters, Rebecca Bruce, Melissa Hewett, both of Oklahoma, Christi Howell of Mississippi; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Weemes will be held Monday, April 23, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, with Pastor Darrell Allen officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, April 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jasper County Library, 319 E. Green Street, Monticello, GA 31064; or Prospect United Methodist Church, 84 Barnes Mountain Road, Mansfield, GA 30055.

www.caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences 770-786-7062