Jessie M. "Buddy" Gurganious Jr.

Jessie M. "Buddy" Gurganious Jr. obituary, Beaufort, SC

Jessie M. "Buddy" Gurganious Jr.

Jessie Gurganious Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory on Dec. 23, 2024.

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"Buddy" Jessie M. Gurganious 1944-2024 Buddy was born to Jessie "Gur" Gurganious, Sr. and Mary Hubbard Gurganious on June 28,1944 in Jacksonville, Florida. He passed away on December 19,2024 at the age of 80. He will be remembered by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth "Shine" Gurganious. He is survived by his stepdaughter Gloria J. Stanfield (Jenny) stepson Allen Stanfield (Sandy) brother Tony Gurganious (Deloris) and numerous nieces and nephew. Buddy graduated from Beaufort High School, served in the National Guard and later retired as a Staff Sargent from the Beaufort County Sherrif's department after 30 years of service. Buddy was a super fan of Dale Earnhardt. His hobbies were Nascar, watching Braves baseball and restoring small yard statues. He spent his last years with his companion, Gail Fryman, enjoying life. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am at Anderson Funeral Home with a Chapel service to follow on Friday at 12:00 noon with burial in St. Luke's Cemetery in Bluffton, SC.

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Gary l wolcott

December 25, 2024

Me and buddy eating breakfast 4 weeks ago we were telling jokes and laughing before out day of running around thrift shopping

Sally Mullinax Rowe

December 25, 2024

Sorry to learn of Buddy's passing! Fond memories of when we worked together at Stephenson Finance Company. Joyous reunion with all his family and friends.

Doreen Ward

December 24, 2024

I´m so sorry to hear you have passed, however I am so happy you will be reunited with the Mrs for Christmas. I love you and am blessed to have known and loved you. You served our community with pride and dignity. Thank you. Give Dale a big hug and kiss for me.

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