Charles "Buster" Eugene McMurry

Charles “Buster” Eugene McMurry, age 61, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:03 pm at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

He was a native of Rutherford County and was born August 3, 1963, the last of eleven children to the late Willie Leabron McMurry and Irene Watson McMurry. He was a proud and dedicated owner/operator of McMurry Tree Service. Buster loved animals, fishing and spending time with friends and family. Buster was preceded in death by his parents along with two brothers and one sister; William Walter McMurry, Leabron Stephen McMurry and Rachel McMurry Rhoads Lookadoo. He is survived by his beloved Chihuahua, “Daddy’s Girl” and seven siblings, Margie M. Younger and Rosa Lee M. Owens both of Rutherfordton; Nancy L. Greene and Ileen Evans of Ellenboro; Martha M. Sanford of Hammett Grove, SC; John H. McMurry and James T. McMurry. He is also survived by his three “adopted kids”, Peggy Sue Dyer Cole, Roger Laws and Curley Dyer. Buster is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was especially proud to be “Great Uncle Buster.” He also leaves behind many extended family and dear friends.

By Buster’s request, no services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Buster’s family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills and especially Derrick, Buster’s CNA, for his care and genuine concern for Buster and his family.