Frederick ‘Buddy’ Griffith Record

Mr. Frederick “Buddy” Griffith Record passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at the age of 74.

He was born in 1947 in Boston, Mass., to the late Marguerite and Frederick Record. He joined the Navy in 1967, proudly serving in Vietnam with his fellow Seawolves. After his service, he originally landed in Florida before moving to the Atlanta area in 1983. In 2011, he and his wife, Florence, settled in to a quiet mountain life in Ellijay.

Ellijay was a perfect place for Buddy. He loved the closeness and laid-back attitude of this small town. He always enjoyed people, and bringing an immeasurable amount of love and laughter to the lives of everyone around him. His strengthening faith and relationship with the Lord gave him comfort and peace over the last several years, especially in the last few months.

He is survived by wife, Florence Record; daughters, Amber Dunford (Ryan), Summer Murphy (Robert), Jinger Hatcher and Laine Bennett; son, Carter Hatcher; brother, Gary Record; grandchildren, Lainee Murphy, Ryder Murphy, Arthur Dunford, Walker Bennett, Carter James Bennett, Dillon Bennett, Austen Bennett, Cameron Bennett, Nash Hatcher, Mary Lane Hatcher, Noah Hatcher and Richie Hatcher.

A small private service was held Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.

Donations can be made in his memory to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 779, 115 Pleasant Grove Road, Ellijay, GA 30540.

Bernhardt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.