E. C. "Bud" Zebley

Saltville, Va.

Elwood Curtis "Bud" Zebley passed away July 31, 2016. He was born April 23, 1956 in Wilmington, DE. He is survived by his daughter Lauren Zebley of Reston, VA, son Ethan Zebley of Bluff City, TN and sister Amy Zebley-Benavidez of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his mother June Henderson Zebley of Saltville, VA and father Elwood B. Zebley of Newark, DE. Online condolences may be made to drhendersonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The News Journal on Aug. 1, 2016.

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for E. Zebley

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Lauren Zebley

September 6, 2018

Thanks to all that commented.

Mike Jester

August 11, 2016

Bud and I met in the 2nd Grade at Forest Oak Elementary School. I think we were attracted to each other by our mutual love of sports. Our personalities were dead opposites. He was gregarious, outgoing, the life of the party, I was pretty much none of those things. He took a liking to me and he could always make me laugh. We played sports together from elementary school all the way through Dickinson High. We were team mates and fierce competitors with each other. I usually got the better of him when we were young and he liked that. After Dickinson, we went separate ways but stayed in loose touch over the years. I always knew where he was and he me. We reconnected over the past 5 years and probably spoke on the phone at least twice a week. Although his health declined over the past couple of years, he never lost his sense of humor and loved hearing my recollections of our childhood growing up in Meadowood, and attending Forest Oak, Skyline, and Dickinson. I am missing our conversations already!!RIP my friend.
Mike Jester, Landenberg, PA

Rick Halas

August 5, 2016

Budrow! Took me under his wing as a team mate, bought me McDonalds when I was broke, had his Dad draft me for I.D Griffith Babe Ruth team. Fond memories as he kept Russo on his toes. He loved hitting the gas in his hot rod and throwing you back in the seat! Have not seen him in years, nothing but great memories. Miss you Brother! RIP Zeb

Jack Kimmerle

August 3, 2016

To the Family of Elwood "Buddy" Zebley, I am terribly sorry for the passing of Buddy. Buddy and I were teammates at Towson University in 1979 and then reconnected during Spring Training of 1980 in Plant City, Fla. as roommates for a couple of weeks until camp broke. Buddy had a Major League smile and Major League swag. I will always remember Buddy for his true and genuine personality. RIP Buddy, RIP Big Man and hopefully we'll see you in the next room at the next Spring Training session.

Karen Halfen Jester

August 2, 2016

Buddy will always be part of the happy memories of my youth. When I think of Buddy, I think of his laugh. And boy did he laughhe laughed at everything! And the stories, OH MY! Buddy definitely marched to the beat of his own drum. My children never met him, but they definitely knew who Buddy was and heard many of the stories over and over! Amy, Lauren and Ethan, my condolences and hoping you find comfort in the happy memories with your brother/dad.

August 2, 2016

Buddy will always be part of the happy memories of my youth. When I think of Buddy, I think of his laugh. And boy did he laughhe laughed at everything! And the stories, OH MY! My children never met him, but they definitely knew who Buddy was and heard many of the stories over and over! Buddy definitely marched to the beat of his own drum. Amy, Lauren and Ethan, my condolences and hoping you find comfort in the happy memories with your brother/dad.

Nancy (Hindsley) Saienni

August 2, 2016

Dear Buddy,You will always hold a special place in my heart. Rest in peace my friend.Love, Nancy

Terry LaRock

August 2, 2016

My Dear friend Amy - I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Buddy. Lots of wonderful childhood memories come flooding back at times like this. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sending a big hug!

Jane Drummond

August 2, 2016

Dear Amy - I was so sorry to learn about Buddy. We had a good time growing up in Meadowood. May you cherish many happy memories.

August 2, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Margaret Timmons Quinn

August 2, 2016

I knew Buddy from JDHS, so sorry to hear that we had lost another classmate. He always had a great smile. Condolences go out to the family .

Joe McGowan

August 2, 2016

I played with and against Buddy. I'll always remember him as a great competitor, teammate and friend. He was a nice guy who always had his teammates backs. We recently had a reunion (Towson U) and everyone was asking about Buddy and we re-lived great memories of his baseball greatness. Buddy and Mark Edwards lead TU to it's 1st NCAA Tournament.

I am very sad for your family and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless you Buddy

Robin Onizuk

August 1, 2016

I went to school with Buddy in both Junior & Senior High School. I will always remember him as a great athlete, a prankster & a guy with a winning smile. Condolences to everyone who loved him.

August 1, 2016

I went to school with Bud as well, we called him Buddy. I am very sorry to hear of his passing - he was one of the good guys.
Margo Reign

Patricia Craig

August 1, 2016

To the Zebley Family, I send my deepest condolences.Buddy dated my niece Nancy Hindsley back in high school and here lately we were trying to contact him. Nancy has stage 4 cancer and wanted to catch up with him. I'm so sad to hear of his passing. We were all friends in high school. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Nancy Anderson Brubaker

August 1, 2016

When we first moved to DE, Buddy lived at the corner of my street in Meadowood. Thinking of his family and friends at this difficult time. He and I were classmates starting at Forest Oak Elementary through JDHS.

Terri Hurka

August 1, 2016

Attended John Dickinson High School with Bud. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of sorrow.

Jan Muto

August 1, 2016

I went to JDHS with Buddy and remember him fondly. Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

Linda Delle Donne (Hardy)

August 1, 2016

So sorry to hear about Buddy passing away. I went to high school at John Dickinson in Wilmington Delaware with him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in their time of grief.

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