Buck Goudelock

Funeral services for George E. “Buck” Goudelock, Sr., 84, will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Aubrey Floyd and the Rev. John Goudelock will officiate and Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is in charge. The family will receive friends after the funeral service in the Family Life Building. Prior to the service, a private burial will be held at Magnolia Cemetery. Buck, son of the late George Whitlock and May Smith Goudelock, was born in Darlington, SC, December 5, 1921. At an early age his family moved to Hartsville, SC. He attended city schools in Hartsville and graduated from Clemson in 1943. While at Clemson he lettered in tennis. After graduation he entered the Navy and attended Midshipman’s School at Notre Dame University where he received his commission as Lieutenant JG. He served in the Pacific during World War II with courage and valor. Buck then began a career at Sonoco Products, retiring with 38 years of loyal service. Buck served his Lord at First Baptist Church by teaching Sunday School and Training Union; working with Royal Ambassadors and Scouts; and serving as a Deacon, as well as Deacon Chairman. He was always faithful in his support of the programs of the church by willingly serving on various committees. He loved sports, especially tennis. He taught and encouraged young people to play and love the game. He was loyal to his alma mater. A perfect fall Saturday was spent with his family watching “his” Tigers play football. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Nelle Cheatham Goudelock; son and daughter-in-law, George and Kathy Goudelock of Hartsville; daughter and son-in-law, Ginny and Kendall Cumbee of Sanford, NC; grandchildren, John Goudelock of North Myrtle Beach, Clare and husband Andy Steele of Greer, Mark Goudelock of Greer, Ben Cumbee of Asheboro, NC, Paige Cumbee of Sanford, NC; great-granddaughter, Kate Steele; sister Turner G. Phillips of Anderson; nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 104 E. Home Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550 or Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648-9989.

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Buck Goudelock

December 5, 1921 - June 11, 2006