William "Buzzy" Hundley

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William Hundley Obituary

(Courier News)

WILLIAM "BUZZY" HUNDLEY
AGE: 72 SOMERVILLE
William "Buzzy" Hundley, 72, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010. Buzzy was born in Somerville and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Somerville High School in 1956, and joined the U.S. Air Force. William worked for the N.J. Department of Corrections, first at the Skillman Training School for Boys, and later for the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Clinton. He retired at the end of 1993. In his retirement years, he held a part time security position at Bridgewater-Raritan High School. He also was a history buff, giving speeches on Black History, and visiting cemeteries for Colored soldiers in the central NJ area. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
He is predeceased by his wife, Mary, who died in 2004; daughter, Karen; and two brothers. He is survived by his son, Kevin Hundley; daughter, Pamela Hundley; sister, Marilyn Hundley; his mother, Mary E. Hundley.
Funeral Services will be 11am Thursday at First Baptist Church, 130 W. High St., Somerville. Interment will follow at New Cemetery, Somerville. Visitation will be 2-4pm & 7-9pm Wednesday at the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, Somerville 908-725-3111. Donations can be made to First Baptist Church. To send condolences to the family, visit www.brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Courier News from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for William Hundley

9 Entries

Rev. Florence Ridley

November 25, 2020

It was a pleasure for over 20 years working with
'Buzzy' at the EMCFW. I enjoyed the gifts he remembered to bring from vacations. Also having breakfast in Somerville was a wonderful treat. So bless you family.

Florence Ridley

December 2, 2010

Hi Pam & Kevin,
Both my husband and myself are saddened to hear of your father's death. Hundley and I were co-workers at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Clinton, NJ. I lasted long enough to retire from the DOC-EMCF because Hundley guided me through legal endeavors. Hundley loved sharing Black history information and we often talked about the old old gospel music. He often sent me a cassette tape of Mahalia Jackson's singing. We talked over the phone for hours but I seldom got a word in. I loved learning about Black folks living in New Jersey and paving the way for so many things we now take for granted. Hundley taught me to appreciate the rich contribution of Blacks at the Black Cemetary.

Sincerely,

Reverend Florence Ridley
Reverend Elmer Ridley

December 1, 2010

How sad....Bill was a classmate of mine & a great bari-sax player. Always a smile on his face and a kind word. RIP Buzz....ed legge

STIVES

December 1, 2010

To Pam and Kevin The Stives family extend our deepest sympathy. Buzzy and our father J. Edward Stives were lifelong friends. He was there for us when our father passed. Will always remember the times they had when they were together. Will never forget his smile,his laughter and His Stories!! You are in our prayers

Pazetta Scott

November 30, 2010

To The Hundley Family,
Somerville has lost one of the great Historians. I remember Buzz, Mary and their Children,when we would meet at the schools for Parents Night.
Mrs. Hundley(Mother}Karen,Kevin,you have our deepest Sympathy,our thoughts
and prayers will be with you in the days and weeks to come.
Pat Scott&Derek Lipscombe
(Lip,s Lounge)

Charlie Higgins

November 30, 2010

Billy and Mel were classmates with me at SHS Both were fine men and may the RIP God bless both!

November 30, 2010

Dear Hundley family,
Buz was my historical pal. He and I collaborated on so much Black History over the years . His passion for family history was exemplary - he leaves a wonderful legacy. My condolances , his was a life well lived.
Stephanie Stevens, Historian, Co. of Hunterdon

November 30, 2010

Dear Hundley Family
My deepest sympathies to all the Huntley family members. Buz, Mel, and I have been friends since high school. He always had a good word, smile,and hand shake for anyone who ever met him.Somerville has lost one of its very best.May God bless the family and welcome William into heaven.
George"Scorch"Clark

November 30, 2010

Dear Hundley Famly,

My late husband attended Somerville High with Buzz. His name was Tom Curran. Tom died in 2009,I am sure Tom was one of the Welcoming Saints led by your beloved Mom to welcome Buzz into Pradise. I think Tom and your dad were in dance band or marching band. I remember years ago,Tom and I ran into your Dad in downtown Somerville. Both the fellows reminisced and laughed together about the past. Tom so admired your Dad.
I knew your beloved Mother,I worked for the Som.Cty.Office on Aging.
Blessings to you all and deep condolences.
Eileen Curran,Phoenixville,Pa

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