Lawrence Herbert "Buddy" Small III

Lawrence Herbert "Buddy" Small III obituary, Pollocksville, NC

Lawrence Herbert "Buddy" Small III

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Mar

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel

303 Chaney Avenue, Jacksonville, NC 28540

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Mar

14

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel

303 Chaney Avenue, Jacksonville, NC 28540

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Lawrence Small Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones Funeral Home - Jacksonville on Mar. 12, 2026.
Pollocksville – Lawrence "Buddy" Herbert Small, III, 66, of Pollocksville, North Carolina passed away on March 10, 2026, at Onslow Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Lawrence was born on May 6, 1959, in Middleboro, Massachusetts to the late Lawrence H. Small, Jr. and Martha Edens Small.

He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Joyce Small; daughters, Rochelle Bates (Kofi) and Ashley Daniels (Eric); grandchildren, Khayri Bates, Kalil Bates, Riley Daniels, and Jackson Daniels; siblings, Cathy Lahner (Patrick), Edward Small (Norma), Jody Small, Teresa Small, and Warren Small; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and fishing buddies.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel

303 Chaney Avenue, Jacksonville, NC 28540

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

14

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel

303 Chaney Avenue, Jacksonville, NC 28540

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 21 hours left for delivery to next service.