George "Bud" Chatham

George "Bud" Chatham, 81, of 339 Ford Street in Eden, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at his home after having fought a battle with cancer for the last five years.

A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, February 1, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Chatham was born August 16, 1932 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Warren and Vivian Jarrett Chatham. Mr. Chatham was a US Navy veteran having served from 1950 to 1954 and also served on the USS Randolph. He retired from Fieldcrest Mills after 35 years of service.

He is survived by his daughters, Karla Chatham of Eden and Paige Chatham of Reidsville; son, Greg Chatham and wife, Sarah of Eden; two grandchildren, Blake Chatham of Raleigh and Whitney Purdy of Powhatan, VA; an "adopted daughter", Elaine Sullivan; two "adopted grandchildren", Holly and Joshua Sullivan; and a special friend and caregiver, Paula Belton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lavata Navey Chatham.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com