Charles Henry Grantham

Charles Henry Buddy Grantham, Jr., 65, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 following a brief illness. He was born in Columbia, SC a son of the late Charlie and Eleanor Grantham and was raised in Abbeville, SC. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his father and mother in law, George and Evalene Yopp. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of forty one years, Dolly Yopp Grantham; a son Charles H. Trae Grantham, III and his wife Lek; three brothers, Jimmy Grantham and his wife Betty of Pickens, SC; Tommy Grantham and his wife Peggy of Edisto Island, SC; John Grantham and his wife Helen of Evans, GA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joyce Yopp Basham and her husband Carl; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George Yopp, Jr. and his wife Louise, and several nieces and nephews. Others left to cherish Buddys memory are special friends, Lyn and Margie Lavinder, and Don and Joyce Martin. He is also survived by his faithful and loving dog, Maggie. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he was a Commercial Sales Representative at Whitt Carpet One. He enjoyed nature, painting and was an animal lover. Buddy was a gentle spirit with a kind, compassionate heart toward everyone. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the ICU-3 Doctors and staff at the VA Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11AM, Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. The Rev. Ivey Adams will officiate. Military honors will be afforded by the Virginia Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors Honor Guard. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Buddys honor to Angles of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 or to the charity of the donors choice. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, VA 540-389-5441 is in charge of arrangements.