Walter Bruce "Buddy" Clinkscales

Walter Bruce 'Buddy' Clinkscales, 66, of Abbeville, died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville County to the late William Bruce and Catherine Cannon Clinkscales. Mr. Clinkscales was a 1967 graduate of Dixie High School and a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Air Force. 'Buddy', as he was known, was the former owner and operator of The Sun Connection in Abbeville for many years. He was an avid farmer and enjoyed spending time in his garden. Buddy also went fishing every chance he could, and it brought him much enjoyment. He was a member of Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church. Buddy is survived by his brother, Bill Clinkscales of Greenwood; two sisters, Martha Havird and her husband Richard of Abbeville and Jonelle Qualls and her husband, Jackie of Anderson; four nieces, Alysia Farmer (Rick), Amy Patterson (Marty), Melanie Suter (Jason) and Jessica Qualls; five great-nieces, Leslie, Savannah, Bella, Emma and Lily and three great-nephews, Oliver, Mason and Luke. He was preceded in death by his niece, Susan Horne (Alex) and his sister-in-law, Gale Clinkscales (Bill). Graveside services will be 1:00PM Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in Oakbrook Memorial Park, 3007 Hwy 25 N, Hodges, SC with the Rev. Wayne Wicker officiating. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. Clinkscales, may be sent to Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. The family is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Havird. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Clinkscales family.