Hayes Funeral Home

P.O. Box 387

Elba, Alabama 36323

Ph. Number (334) 897-2225

Arthur Clair "Buddy" Brunson age 83, a resident of Andalusia, Alabama, and former longtime resident of Elba, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Andalusia Health. Funeral services will be held at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, March 17, 2019 beginning at 3:30 PM with Dr. Kevin Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Hayes Funeral Home on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

Mr. Brunson is survived by his Wife of 60 years - Betty Johnson Brunson, Son - Arthur C. "Art" Brunson, III, and Daughter-in-law - Alane Brunson, of Andalusia, AL, Daughter - Suzi Brunson Maddox and Son-in-law - Keith Maddox, of Destin, FL, along with Grandson - Blake Maddox, Delton, MI, Grandson - Nicholas Brunson, Andalusia, AL, Granddaughter - Sydney Baumgartner, Andalusia, AL, and Granddaughter - Marlee Maddox of Destin, FL. He also leaves behind a Sister - Vickie Brunson English, Decatur, AL, Brother - Winston (Dee) Brunson, of Enterprise, AL, and Brother - Greg (Janet) Brunson of Elba, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur C. "Bud" Brunson, and Elizabeth Winston Brunson.

Buddy was an Elba High School graduate and later went on to study at Troy University. He retired from Kleinerts as production manager, with over three decades of service. He served his country in the Alabama National Guard also for ten years. Buddy will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and doting grandfather. He had a contagious smile, and personality which allowed him to never meet a stranger. He will be sorely missed by those who knew him.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Brunson family.