William N Harley
1936 - 2012
William N Harley
1936 - 2012
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BORN
1936
DIED
2012
William Harley Obituary
CHAPIN – Mr. William N. "Buddy" Harley, 75, passed away on February 13, 2012. Mr. Harley was born in North, SC, son of the late Walter D. and Bertie Lee Harley. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel, 5400 Bush River Road, with Dr. Ben Sloan of Lake Murray Presbyterian Church officiating. The family will receive friends at the chapel at 11:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Harley began his long career in the operation of heavy equipment, first in Charleston, SC and then with Jeff Hunt Machinery Company in Columbia, SC. He retired as owner of Quality Grading and Clearing in 2005.
Mr. Harley is survived by his loving wife, DeNere Anderson-Harley; sons, William N. Harley Jr. (Jeanne) of Gaston and Douglas Harley (Katherine) of Swansea; stepsons, George A. "Andy" Anderson (Susie) and Eric A. Anderson (Bryce) of Chapin; sisters, Mary Courts and Edna Roof (Alvin), both of North; brother, James H. Harley (Marie) of Coral Gables, FL and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Palmetto Health Hospice, P.O. Box 352, Newberry, SC 29218 or Lake Murray Presbyterian Church, 2721 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036.
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Byron, PJ, & Briley Calvert
February 16, 2012
We will surely miss Mr. Buddy! He was always a pleasure to be around. I could always count on him to taste test new cake receipes and I will miss making him his favorite lemonade cake. He has left us all with wonderful sweet memories! With deep sympathy we offer love, hugs, thoughts, and prayers!
Eddie and Trish Mills
February 16, 2012
Douglas, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Duane & Donna Sharpe
February 15, 2012
Our deepest condolences and our heart felt prayers to you and your family.
Robert L A Barrier & Son
February 15, 2012
We are sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. We enjoyed many years of working with him. He will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you.
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February 15, 2012
All of us love "Mr. Buddy". He could always make us laugh. Richard thinks of him as a friend and mentor. Racing, eating, talking...are sweet memories. Love and Prayers
Pam & Richard
I know you love those old B-models, here's one more.
Vern Dykes
February 15, 2012
I will deeply miss my dear friend. No matter if it was "Mr. Harley" or "Buddy" or "pal" he was and always will be the easy going, laid back, white Mack hat wearing friend that has made an impresion on me and my life that I am forever greatful for. He always made me feel good when he was around, no matter what the circumstances, work, at a race, or just chewing the fat. Buddy, I will miss your voice saying "alright" as we hung up the phone or greeted next time we saw each other, as only you could say it. You will be missed!
Wendy Anderson
February 14, 2012
Missing my GrandPa, Buddy
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
February 14, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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