George "Bud" Chatham, 81, of 339 Ford Street in Eden, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at his home after having fought a battle with cancer for the last five years.
A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, February 1, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Chatham was born August 16, 1932 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Warren and Vivian Jarrett Chatham. Mr. Chatham was a US Navy veteran having served from 1950 to 1954 and also served on the USS Randolph. He retired from Fieldcrest Mills after 35 years of service.
He is survived by his daughters, Karla Chatham of Eden and Paige Chatham of Reidsville; son, Greg Chatham and wife, Sarah of Eden; two grandchildren, Blake Chatham of Raleigh and Whitney Purdy of Powhatan, VA; an "adopted daughter", Elaine Sullivan; two "adopted grandchildren", Holly and Joshua Sullivan; and a special friend and caregiver, Paula Belton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lavata Navey Chatham.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Carla, Elain, Page and Greg, My Heart aches along with you for the loss of the most Wonderful person I have ever had the pleasure to meet and get to know. Bud was a Blessing to me in so many ways. The sweetest smile and kindest heart. He taught me alot in the time that I spent with him. No matter how he felt, he always wanted to know how everyone else was doing. I will forever hold him in my heart. Rest now my sweet Angel until we meet again. Love you Bud.
Paula Belton
To all of you, I am so sorry, I admired and respected Bud all my life, he taught me how to play golf and gave me good advice, I will forever miss my closest neighbor and friend, if I can help, I'm just down the way, please let me know! God Bless You All!!!
Dewey Lee Gauldin
I am very sorry to hear about Bud. He was a respected friend from both my time working with him at Fieldcrest Cannon and our youth growing up in Spray. My sincere sympathy to the family.
Tommy Land
Prayers are with you all, love you Karla!
Jamey Jeffries
Greg - So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Harbour
What can I say... I not only worked with Bud, as his secretary for 7 years at Fieldcrest, but grew up with his kids.. However, Bud was more than a boss or a friend... he treated me like one of the family, he treated me as if I was one of his own children. He was like a Dad to me through school and after... KC, Elaine, Paige, and Greg, my heart breaks, but I do know that he is no longer in pain and is no longer suffering. Bud is with Lavata now, his forever love, wife and your mom. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers in these upcoming days. Bud was the most giving man I know, always asking if everyone was ok, if we needed anything. He will never be forgotten.. He will be waiting for us to join him in heaven, I am sure he is in the planning stages of building a house for us all..
Love you all
Mea
Mea
Paige, sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if you need anything.
CAROLYN NIMMONS
Karla & family,
Your Dad was one of my favorite customers at Newbridge Bank. When he came through the door, he always had a smile on his face & kind words to say. Now, he & Lavata (my friend also) are celebrating together in Heaven. May the Lord send comfort & peace to each of you today, in the days ahead & beyond.
Betty Adkins-Joyce
Greg, Sarah and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's death. My prayers are with your family. Ann Fair
Ann Fair
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Born: Tuesday Aug 16, 1932
