Donald Thomas Buddin

Donald Thomas Buddin Olanta Donald Thomas Buddin, age 77, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina after an illness. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Floyd Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Thomas Cemetery, directed by FLOYD FUNERAL HOME, INC of Olanta. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm, Tonight (Saturday) July 2, 2011 at the funeral home. Mr. Buddin was the son of the late Carlisle Alga Buddin and Carrie Lucille Willis Buddin. At the age of 18, he was signed by the Boston Red Sox in1952 to play professional baseball for 13 years. Born in Olanta, South Carolina Don made his home in Greenville for 36 years. He participated in many fund raisers, enjoyed playing in Major League Old Timers Games, and contributing his time to Camp Happy Days. He worked with special Olympics, was a member of the S.C. Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Players Alumni and a member of the United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Willis Buddin and David Buddin. He is survived by two daughters, Susan (Randy) Buddin Hardy of Charleston, S.C. and Cindy Buddin Meetze of Chapin, S.C.. One son Michael (Laura) Buddin of Murrells Inlet, S.C.. Two sisters, Linda Tisdale of Ladson, S. C. and Delores Derrick of Ballentine, S. C. and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Baseball Assistance Team, 245 Park Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, N. Y. 10167. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Donald Thomas Buddin please visit our Sympathy Store.