Emerson Clair "Bud" Soules

Emerson Clair "Bud" Soules, born February 8, 1941, passed away June 10, 2025 surrounded by family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Braun (John Braun); father, Emerson Clair Soules, Sr.; and grandson, Landon Bramlett.
Bud is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Ann Soules; children, Lewis Bramlett (Andrea) and Paula Bramlett (Dave Butler); grandchildren, Lance Bramlett (Ashley), Lucas Bramlett (Sarah), Jonathan Janas (Hannah), Kayla Janas, Mallory Janas (Nathan), Tom Butler and Valerie Baird (Andrew); great-grandchildren, Caroline Bramlett, Catherine Bramlett, Vivien Baird and Sylvia Baird; sister, Charlotte Bassin (Len); nepehw, Phil Monteith; and niece, Michelle Evans (Mark) Ryan and Haley.
Bud joined the Navy after high school and served 4 years after which he attended Michigan State University and then spent most of his professional life in food service.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason within the Scottish Rite Branch of Freemasonry. It is a degree bestowed upon those who have demonstrated exceptional service to the Brotherhood. He was a member of Cherokee Shrine Club and was a dedicated brother who loved serving his community. Bud was also a member of New Light Baptist Church.
In his spare time Bud and Barbara enjoyed outdoors, hunting, fishing, and summers spent on the lake. He loved the water. Most important though was his love of family. He attended every sporting event and extra curricular activity his children and grandchildren were involved in. He was their biggest fan.
Papa Bud - you have been an ocean of knowledge an institution of experience, a pool of sound advice, and an ensemble of so many fond memories. Today we celebrate you and 84 years of a life well lived. Today we reflect back on many happy memories with you, and say one last "thank you" for being the one we could always count on. If someone needed something you found a way. The last days have been hard but we hope you enjoyed hearing us share all the silly stories and special moments we shared with you over the years. So for all the times you were there we are forever grateful. Family doesn't require blood it requires love, it's the people who want you in their lives and want to be part of yours. If we could have chosen a papa we would have chosen you, it's amazing how one life touches so many others and we are forever grateful for you were part of ours.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Zack Beavers and Rev. Gerral Richards officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June 12th from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Georgia National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Gilmer Education Foundation c/o Zach Henderson, for Landon Bramlett Scholarship Fund at United Community Bank, 558 Industrial Blvd, Ellijay, GA 30540
Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Emerson Clair "Bud" Soules. Sosebeefuneralhome.com 770-479-2131