Donald Buford Nalley

Donald Buford Nalley

ROCK HILL - Donald Buford Nalley. 81, died Friday, September 16, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, at Whitesell Funeral Home.

Born in Seneca, S.C., he is the son of the late William Walker Nalley and Gradie Moore Nalley.
He was retired from Piedmont Medical Center after 35 years of employment and was an U.S. Army Veteran. He was also a Master Mason , Lodge 289, Sharon, S.C..
Don was a man of old school values, to work hard, handle issues in private, and cut corners in a way that utilized saving money. He kept a supply of food at all times just in case and always had a joke or two for anyone who was listening. He had a secret side that was not always understood by others. But he was a thinker who not only worked hard but loved hard trying to shield his family from problems.
He didnt seek out attention and position from his family. He just loved them all the only way he knew how and was receptive to any love that was offered. His journey in life that has now ended on earth and began in Heaven, will carry on through the lives of those who know him and loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Dora Nalley; three sons, Buford Nalley (Debbie), Mike Stroud (Angelia) and Ronnie Stroud; two daughters, Sandra Nalley Neely and Rhonda James (Steve); two brothers, Thurston Nalley and Billy Nalley; a sister, Molly Dickerson; 11 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by 5 brothers, Marvin, Fred, Charles, Bruce, and Virgil Nalley, and two sisters, Phyllis McCraven and Mabel Slagle.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY, 40502. and or Hospice and Community Care, P.O.Box 993, Rock HIll, S.C.,29731