Buddy Joe "Bud" Bartley, 79, of Rustburg, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019. He was the husband of Fay Moore Bartley.

Born in Richlands, April 18, 1940, he was a son of the late Versie Silcox and Jimper Bartley. Bud was an active member of Rustburg Baptist Church, and served his country in the United States Army 101 ^st Airborne Division. He drove a truck for Burlington Industry and Old Dominion Freight.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, "BJ" Bartley, JR., and girlfriend, Beth of Little River, SC, and Robert J. Bartley and wife, Faith of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Casi Bartley and Jordan Bartley; one great-granddaughter, Carolina Bartley; a special niece who he considered a daughter Debbie Dowdy and numerous other nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Brenda Bartley; and six step-grandchildren, Darian, Jillian, Brooklyn, Jamesyn, Ireland, and Mason.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill Bartley, Bob Bartley, and Ben Bartley; and one sister, Betty Colley.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Rustburg Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Cole, Rev. Roger Roller, and Rev. Norman Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in the Cumbie cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider Rustburg Baptist Church, 286 Rocky Road, Rustburg, VA 24588.