INDIAN LAND, SC ~ James (Bud) R. McCune, Jr. passed away suddenly on June 11, 2019.  Born in Akron Ohio on February 16, 1948, he grew up in Topeka Kansas and attended Kansas State University.  He moved to Hartford, CT where he started his career working at Aetna in the pension and financial services division for almost 30 years.  He then joined IDS, American Express, now Ameriprise, as a financial advisor until his retirement in 1999.

An avid tennis player and golfer, he enjoyed both social and league play in CT.  He continued to enjoy both sports after moving to Sun City Carolina Lakes in 2007 where he made numerous friends who shared his passion for sports and "after sport" activities.

Bud was a family man, who enjoyed travel, especially trips where precious memories were made with his wife and family. He held beautiful traditions close to his heart to pass down to his family for generations to come. Bud loved music, sang in the church choir in CT, and was often seen dancing at SCCL.

Son of the late Evelyn and James McCune, he was the loving husband of 28 years to Donna McCune.  Devoted father to Cara Kelly and her late husband Ray Kelly of Wake Forest, NC and Jay McCune and his wife Ellie of Moraga, CA.  Brother of the late Sandy Mitchell and her husband Stan Mitchell, Salina, KS and Barbara Nutsch and her husband Bob Nutsch, Kalamazoo, MI.  Proud grandpa of Derek, Ryan and Jack Kelly, Aiden and Samuel McCune.  He is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cherished friend, Ruth Lebel.   Bud will remain in our hearts and memories forever.

Visitation will be at Burgess Funeral Home, 1800 Charlotte Highway, Lancaster, SC on Tuesday, June 18th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  Funeral services will be on Wednesday, June 19th at 10:00 am at Weddington United Methodist Church, 13901 Providence Road, Weddington, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Pacific Whale Foundation. https://www.pacificwhale.org/ https://secure.pacificwhale.org/np/clients/pacificwhale/donation.jsp?campaign=29&&test=true