William Russell "Bud" McAbee, Jr., 66, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born on March 4, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, he was a son of William Russell McAbee, Sr. and Jessie Biggs McAbee. He was formerly employed with Coca-Cola and was a Christian. Mr. McAbee is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Carolyn Elaine Mahaffey McAbee; his daughter, Christi McAbee of Spartanburg; his son, William Nathan McAbee (Amanda) of Pauline, SC; his granddaughters, Cara Elaine and Emily Morgan McAbee of Pauline; and his loyal companion, Max. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Michael Cooke. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303. The family will be at the home. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Russell McAbee, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.