1954
Joel
2024
Joel Wayne "Buddy" Efird
January 8, 1954 — April 30, 2024
Aquadale
Joel Wayne (“Buddy”) Efird, 70, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home in Aquadale.
Buddy was born January 8, 1954 to the late Erastus “Cob” Efird and the late Lois Hudson Efird.
He had previously worked as a supervisor for E.J. Snyder and Co. He was of very quick wit and loved to laugh. Those who knew him often have humorous and fond memories of him. Before his physical abilities kept him from doing so, he loved spending his past time riding horses, hunting with dogs, and working outside around his home. He loved his family and cherished the time spent with them. He could be very reminiscent and often his memories triggered many stories his sons and other family enjoyed hearing over and over. He was a master storyteller. He was very well loved. He was also well looked after in his final years after a stroke debilitated him. He passed away in the comfort of his home and would have wanted it no other way. He knew the Lord our Savior and enjoyed listening to good preaching, especially Charles Stanley. He has ran his race and the Lord has now called him home.
Buddy leaves behind to cherish his memory three sons, Heith Efird, J.W. (Joel Wayne) Efird Jr., and Shelly Efird, all of Albemarle, NC; one grandchild, Karmen Efird; a sister, Phoebe Almond of Albemarle, NC, as well as a whole host of other family members, friends and acquaintances.
Services will be private and held by family at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Efird family.
Buddy was born January 8, 1954 to the late Erastus “Cob” Efird and the late Lois Hudson Efird.
He had previously worked as a supervisor for E.J. Snyder and Co. He was of very quick wit and loved to laugh. Those who knew him often have humorous and fond memories of him. Before his physical abilities kept him from doing so, he loved spending his past time riding horses, hunting with dogs, and working outside around his home. He loved his family and cherished the time spent with them. He could be very reminiscent and often his memories triggered many stories his sons and other family enjoyed hearing over and over. He was a master storyteller. He was very well loved. He was also well looked after in his final years after a stroke debilitated him. He passed away in the comfort of his home and would have wanted it no other way. He knew the Lord our Savior and enjoyed listening to good preaching, especially Charles Stanley. He has ran his race and the Lord has now called him home.
Buddy leaves behind to cherish his memory three sons, Heith Efird, J.W. (Joel Wayne) Efird Jr., and Shelly Efird, all of Albemarle, NC; one grandchild, Karmen Efird; a sister, Phoebe Almond of Albemarle, NC, as well as a whole host of other family members, friends and acquaintances.
Services will be private and held by family at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Efird family.
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