Harris "Buddy" Lee Elmore

Mr. Harris Lee “Buddy” Elmore, 77 passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. Mr. Buddy was born June 23, 1943 in Macon County, NC to the late John Theodore Elmore and Margie Lee Hurst Elmore.  He worked in the early years for Rhodes Superette (Dusty’s), later for Alvin C. Crowe & Co. and worked as a tile and brick mason in construction. Buddy was a member of Highlands Central Baptist Church. He was dedicated to family, work, church and his many dogs.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jo Ann Dendy Elmore; sister, Jean E. Farmer; niece, Lynn Farmer Talley and husband, Bud Talley; great niece, Rebekah Schofield and husband, Chris Schofield; great nephew, Jordan Talley and wife, Danielle Talley; and great-great niece, Annabelle Schofield.

A graveside service will be held 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2020 at Highlands Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Robinson officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the graveside. Pallbearers will be Chris Schofield, Jordon Talley, Bud Talley, and Bruce Mason.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Hospice House Foundation of WNC P.O. Box 815 Franklin, NC 28744.

Due to Covid-19, the family requests masks be worn, and social distancing mandates be followed.

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Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Elmore family.