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Ronald Ussery Obituary
Ronald Wayne “Bud” Ussery, 76, of Mooresville, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 14, 2018.
He was born on November 15, 1941 in Mooresville, NC, to the late Gurney Madison and Ruth Carrigan Ussery. Mr. Ussery worked at Industrial Dynamics for 23 years then retired from Philip Morris after 19 years. He attended Prospect Presbyterian Church in Mooresville. Mr. Ussery enjoyed antique shops and working on motorcycles and cars, especially driving his Corvette. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.
Bud is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara London Ussery; daughters, Janice Goodman (Randy), Rhonda Church (Keith); brother, Larry Ussery (Pam); sisters, Marlene Gilbert (Floyd), Janice Mayhew (Winston); and grandchildren, Justin Goodman, Jason, Ashley, and Bethany Church.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 16 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 17 at Prospect Presbyterian Church with Rev. Will Gipe officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prospect Presbyterian Church, 9425 NC Hwy 152, Mooresville, NC 28115.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Ussery family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.
John Blakely
June 18, 2018
I grew up with Buddy and learned a lot from him. Fine man in all regards.
Rest In Peace my good friend.
GARY & CANDY CARR
June 16, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 15, 2018
Barbara, sorry to hear of your lost of a good husband. You have had lots of years together. Lots of memory's. We are out of state but send our thoughts and prayers.
Lavette and Brenda Teeter
Daryl Whisenant
June 15, 2018
Thought the world of Bud. Good man and friend. Worked with him at Phillip Morris. Sorry for your loss
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Rhonda Auten (Hathcock)
June 15, 2018
Sending heart felt Prayers for the family....for Gods peace and comfort.
Rhonda Auten (Hathcock) &
Peggy Auten
Lester Bradway
June 14, 2018
Bud Ussery was a very knowledgable coworker who always did more than his share of the work. He possessed one of the most entertaining dry humors I've ever seen. He'll be greatly missed.
Larry Parsons
June 14, 2018
Bud was a good friend and coworker
Kim Isom
June 14, 2018
Barbara and family, We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Buds passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Isom Family
Sylvia Talbert
June 14, 2018
Barbara I will remember you and family in prayer Buddy was a wonderful person He's in Heaven now and no more pain and suffering
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