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Paul “Gumby” Kay Bunyard

October 27, 1945 - February 27, 2006
Paul Kay ?Gumby? Bunyard, 60, died Monday, February 27, 2006 at Palmetto Baptist Medical Center, Easley. He was the son of the late Paul and Ruby Royster Bunyard. Mr. Bunyard for 27 years was co-owner with Phillip Varner of MC Attachments. He was a member of and avid golfer at the Pickens County Country Club. He was also a United States Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. Surviving are his best friend and companion, Jane Webb Lankford of Greenville; a sister, Anna Diehl of Albuquerque, NM; a nephew, Matt Diehl; a niece, Marnie Diehl; an uncle, G.T. ?Tom? Simpson of Greenville; and four cousins, Harriett Bentley, Bobbie Slater, Linda Vaughn, and Dennis Simpson. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 310-B Bennett Center Drive, Greer, SC 29650 or the American Red Cross, PO Box 9035, Greenville, SC 29604. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Visitation will be held prior to the services from 1:30 until 2:45 PM. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
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Paul Kay ?Gumby? Bunyard, 60, died Monday, February 27, 2006 at Palmetto Baptist Medical Center, Easley. He was the son of the late Paul and Ruby Royster Bunyard. Mr. Bunyard for 27 years was co-owner with Phillip Varner of MC Attachments. He was a member of and avid golfer at the Pickens County Country Club.Continue Reading

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Woodfin Ridge Golf Club left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our deepest sympathy from Woodfin Ridge Counrty Club, His presence and humor will be greatly missed.
STEVE MCMEEKIN left a message on March 6, 2015:
i am sorry for your loss. we were neighbors gowing up on beck ave in greenville.
Smithfields Country Club left a message on March 6, 2015:
Offering our condolences and deepest sympathy from Smithfields Country Club. We enjoyed Mr. Bunyard's presence at the Club, he will be sorely missed.
Pickens Country Club left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our Condolences from Pickens Country Club, "Gumby" was a dedicated member and will be greatly missed by all the members and staff.
MIKE''DOG'' HENDRICKS left a message on March 6, 2015:
I HAVE KNOWN GUMBY FOR ABOUT 20 YEARS AND HAVE ENJOYED KNOWING HIM AND PLAYING GOLF WITH HIM. I SURELY WILL MISS HIM. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. WITH GREAT RESPECT, SPARE DOG HENDRICKS
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Marty Chapman left a message on March 6, 2015:
Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
marjorie stafford left a message on March 6, 2015:
Janie, we are all so sorry for your loss, and that we lost Paul too because he was truly part of our big family. His cooking was the greatest, especially the grilled steaks and dressing at Thanksgiving! We will really miss him. All our love, Marjorie,
Jenny F. Scott left a message on March 6, 2015:
Saddened by the loss of Paul and the loss for Janie. He was a dear soul in so many ways.
Grant Hooper left a message on March 6, 2015:
Paul and I worked closely together for many years and had developed a close friendship. My regret was not making the time to play golf with him. We both love the game and I will have fond memories of our long conversations. He surely will be missed.
Ernest Phillips left a message on March 6, 2015:
I am deeply sorrowed by the loss of your relative and my friend Paul. I have been pleasured to do business with him for 30 years and I know that I, along with each of you, will miss him very much. May God bless you during this sorrowful time.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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