Garland Eugene Pressley "Buddy" Sr.
PRESSLEY, SR. Mr. Garland Eugene "Buddy" Pressley, Sr.- born May 13, 1935, a native of Fayette, Alabama and long-time resident of Mobile, AL, died August 28, 2009, at a local nursing home after an extended illness with Alzheimer's Disease. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, P.E. "Jack" Pressley and Hazel Sykes Pressley, daughter, LaDonna Jean Pressley, sister, Hazel Catherine Pressley, and brother, Charles Franklin Pressley. He leaves to mourn his going home, his loving wife of 52 years, Janice Maloy Pressley, two daughters, DeRhonda Pressley Arnold, Dawn Pressley McLean, one son, Garland Eugene Pressley, Jr. (Lori). Five precious granddaughters, Jessica Marie Arnold, Rikki Leigh Arnold Scroggins (Eric), Ereka Janese Pressley, Kaylie Marie McLean, Kaysie Anne McLean and one beloved grandson, Alex Keenan Pressley, sister, Doris Jean Pressley Pugh(Kirkland), and brother, James Edward "Jimmy" Pressley. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives who loved and respected him. Buddy made his profession-of-faith and was baptized at Oakdale Baptist Church where he actively served for many years, and presently being a member of Woodridge Baptist Church. He graduated from Murphy High School, Class of 1953. After more than 27 years of service to the citizens of Mobile, he retired from the City of Mobile Fire Department as a Fire-Fighter/Driver and Chief-Aid and as a member of International Association of Firefighters Union-Local 1349. He served 8 years in HQ & HQ Co.2nd BN. 200th Infantry, 31st (Dixie) Division National Guard. Buddy was very active in fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball, playing for over 42 years. The teams he played for included Oakdale Baptist Church, Woodbridge Baptist Church, Mobile Fire and Rescue Department and various local businesses. During this time he was on numerous league championship teams, participating in state and national competitions. His individual awards are too numerous to mention. He umpired for 8 years on his free time. Buddy was the first City of Mobile Fireman to be honored and inducted into the Mobile Softball Hall of Fame on July 1, 1993. On September 4, 2009 a visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Pine Crest Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on September 4, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in Pine Crest Cemetery with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodridge Baptist Church Building Fund or the Alzheimer's Treatment and Research Center. The family wishes to express its gratitude to Wiregrass Hospice and the staff of Twin Oak's Nursing Home for their care and compassion during Buddy's illness. An online guestbook may be signed at www.pinecrestfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements made by Pine Crest Funeral Home, 1939 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, Alabama.
Published in Press-Register on September 3, 2009
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