Mr. James Edward ""Buddy"" Chestnutt , 96, of 205 East Carter Street, Clinton, NC, died Sunday at Sampson Regional Medical Center, Clinton, NC.

The funeral service will be held at 11am, Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Union Star Original FWB Church, Clinton, NC with Minister J. Cheryl Bell officiating. Burial in Sandhills Cemetery, Clinton, NC.

Mr. Chestnutt is survived by DAUGHTERS - Eunice Evans of Norlina, NC and Mary Hicks of Raleigh, NC; 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Visitation one-hour prior to service at the church

In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to Union Star Original FWB Church, 305 West Morrisey Blvd., Clinton, NC, 28328