Ernest Newton (Bud) Stickels, Jr.

Ernest Newton (Bud) Stickels, Jr., 81, of 604 S. Hamilton Street, Eden, NC passed away on Friday July 22, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 25 at Leaksville United Methodist Church, corner of Jay Street and Henry Street, Eden, NC with burial to follow at Lawson Cemetery. Bud was born June 22, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Ernest and Katherine Stickels. He was an engineering graduate of The Ohio State University. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and served as a Lieutenant. In 1976 he came to Eden as the Lead Engineer with Gilbane Building Company to construct Miller Brewing Company. After retirement, he became a financial consultant for Primerica. He was a member of Leaksville United Methodist Church and was a past teacher in the Men's Bible Class, served as a Trustee, and was one of the first Stephen Ministers for the Church. Bud was very active in the community, as a volunteer with SCORE, serving as president of The Eden Preservation Society, a member of the Eden Kiwanas Club, and Toastmansters. Bud is survived by his wife Phyllis Dyer Stickels of the home. He is also survived by his "northern" children; son; Mark, son; Scott and wife Liz, and darlin' daugher; Kathy Hare and husband Jim all of Maryland. His "southern" children; darlin' daughters; Ann Fair and husband Neil of Eden, Susan Pace and husband Bill of Eden, Phyllis Garrett and husband Dan of Austin, Texas, and son; Chip Cheek and wife Andrea Richards of Hollywood, California. He is survived by his grandchildren Stacy, Michelle, and Sammy Stickels; Betsy, Sally, and Emily Stickels; Zach and Devon Hare; Annie Fair and fiance' Dean Micetich and Alice Fair; Ty Pace and wife Torie; Brett Garrett; and Phoebe Cheek. Visitation will be at Fair Funeral Home on Sunday, July 24, 2011 from 6 - 8 pm and other times at the home. Memorial contributions may be made to Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry Street, Eden,NC 27288. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com