Mr. Cecil Lee “Buddy” Shipley III, age 60, Greenville, SC, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital.

Mr. Shipley was born on December 16, 1964, in Washington County, Tennessee, to the late Cecil Shipley, II and Shirley Gillen Nidiffer. He was also preceded in death by his dad, R.C. Nidiffer and a sister, Sherry.

He was saved at an early age at Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church.

Buddy loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved fishing, playing cards and watching races with them. He also enjoyed watching westerns. He was a great husband, son, brother, father, grandfather and friend.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Georgia Reynolds Shipley; daughters, Christiana Shipley (Eric), and Tiffany Shipley; son, Cecil Shipley IV; grandchildren, Shyvon, Elijah, Melody, Sebastian, Myles and Evalynn; brothers, Donnie (Anita), Cotton (Samantha), Morgan (Casey) and Gene Smith (Sherri); sisters, Sandra McClain, Donna Coverdale, Cindi Hardin, Rosemary; and several nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, February 7, 2025, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted 12, Noon, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Lester Morelock officiating. Graveside services will follow at McCarty Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Donnie Shipley, Donnie Shipley II, Morgan Shipley, Elijah Shipley, Jeff Shipley and Gene Smith.