Graveside service for Joe Parsley Buntley, age 98, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Rose Hill Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Graham officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 12:00pm to 1:30pm on Tuesday at Higgins.
Joe was born August 19, 1924, in Fayetteville, TN to the late David Hugh and Mary Irene Lane Buntley. He was a graduate of Central High School, he owned and operated a used car lot, and he worked as service manager in the automotive industry for many years. Joe was a member of the Fayetteville Moose Lodge and Fayetteville Elks Lodge. He was a licensed pilot and loved to fly. He also enjoyed boating and being on the water, and he even went water skiing for his 81st birthday. Joe attended Oakhill Baptist Church and was a friend to most everyone he met. He passed away November 17, 2022, at Lynchburg Nursing Center.
Survivors include his daughter, Melanie Joan “Joanie” Hardiman; son, Freddy Buntley, and his wife Treva; grandchildren, Jonathan Hard, Andrea (Devin) Madewell, Cory Hardiman, Tiffany (Ian) Wetherholt, Kyle Buntley, and Adam Buntley; great-grandchildren, Andrew Hard, Olivia Hard, Levi Hard, William York, James York, Piper Hardiman, Vivien Madewell, Camden Madewell, and Joe Wetherholt.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joe Parsley Buntley.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. He was a great man and always very kind and caring and giving.
I bought a car from him many years ago which he helped me obtain ownership. It was a Subaru station wagon he thought it was perfect for me and my son and it was a great little car. That’s how I met him years ago I was on a car lot Always loved listening to his stories that he would tell and laugh, I would always love to hear him laugh. Joe will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Joanie so sorry to hear about Joe, Prayers for all. I always like to see Joe dance he could shake a leg and enjoyed it. He came to Lynchburg Nursing Home and danced for our patients.
Visited Joe many time when he lived on the Shellbyville Highway. Always enjoyed visiting with him.
Freddy, Treva and family,
So sorry for the loss of your father. Prayers for you all at this time.
Lenace Hyde Lehnert
Joanie, Freddy, we are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Joe was a true gentleman and great friend.
We always enjoyed talking to him everytime we say him.
Whether when was at work years ago or passing on the street it was a true honor to talk with him. I particularly enjoyed how his eyes lite up (like mine) when we spoke about flying and when we would ask about the both of you.
A grand person we were honored to call friend.
Our best wishes and prayers go out to the whole family.
He will never be forgotten.
Take care
Love you
Scott and Gwen