Buddy married me and my husband on August 2, 1986. We were going to Lawings Chapel in Maiden, NC. He was a wonderful pastor, lived what he preached. Heaven gained a wonderful man! 

I never met Reverend Pigg yet we exchanged emails and occasional emails. A good listener, kind, principled. Very sad to know he passed away last month. Rest in peace. You served God and your congregation with distinction. John Ahrens

Sincere Sympathy and Prayers for the Family of Mr. Herman Watson “Buddy” Pigg,
     He Baptized me and laid to rest my Father, Mother and Brother. He is now in God’s Everloving Arms!! We will always remember him Tina, Ed, our children Boogie “Boo Boo”, Pearl and Happy Wilds 

Buddy married my sister Candy in 1977.  I was a senior in high school at the time and although I was happy for her, I was a little sad for myself because I wouldn't have my big sister around to talk with on a daily basis.  No cell phones back then......  But life goes on and we grow up.  We marry, buy houses and start having babies.  We get busy with our jobs, our children's activities and only see our families at holidays, weddings, and funerals.  It's times like these that we reflect on our lives, the things we've accomplished and those we hold dear.   It's a reminder to me to take the time to pick up the phone or meet for dinner.  To remember that we are given one life and it is so so precious.  Buddy put up a good fight, but in the end, diabetes fought harder to weaken his body.  He had been through so much and as they mentioned in the service, he never complained.  He spent most of his life serving the Lord and I know he was welcomed into Heaven with "Well done, my good and faithful servant".   I'm praying for my sister and her children as the coming days, months and years will be hard.  May the Lord give them comfort in knowing Buddy is no longer suffering and that there is Victory in Jesus.  We will all be together again one day.   
 

Sincere sympathy to the Pigg family.  It was a pleasure to have known Buddy through the SCV when we were both members.  I know he was a fighter when it came to his health..and now we know he is complete and in joy as we remember his time on this earth.

Candy, April, David, and Andrew,  
Buddy was a true man of God who made a difference in all our lives.  His service today was a beautiful tribute to him and to the godly life he lived.  We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.  

I am sorry to learn of Buddy's passing.  We were radio classmates at Garinger High.  I remember Buddy as being quite studious and a real class act.  Years later when I was working at Mix 106 Radio,  I discovered that Buddy ministered through a radio program on our sister station WHVN.  He had a great delivery.  What he had learned about speech and enunciation in those radio classes had paid off in his ministery - in the pulpit and on air.  My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Buddy's family.  God bless you with peace and happy memories. 

I remember Buddy as kind and gentle man. We never joined Mt. Harmony but did attend occasionally but know him mostly by being neighbors to his Mom, Dad and Darrell for 48 years.   Always enjoyed his sermons and his friendship.
He was loved and cherished by his family and church.
   Our heartfelt sympathy  is with Candy,   April, Andrew, grandkids, Darrell and Nancy and Cari.  

Dillon and Patsy Melton

I meet Buddy about 20 years ago. We started talking found out that he used to be on radio show . Then we  found out that we were  Wild Cats .  . we when to High School together. I know his family will miss him. But know Buddy is having a good time with the Lord. Praise God . We call rejoice in that he is not in pain any more. We will remember  you in Prayer . God Bless you. William R. Evans

I have lost a true friend and my pastor of some 20 years. At least once a month I would pick Buddy up at the church and on Thursday we would go to the America for meat loaf. There were probably few subjects that we did not talk about. I can only imagine the 100;s of people he has counseled and helped through their problems, and I always got an up date on Candy (who was the apple of his eye) and the kids. I will truly miss my friend but I still have 20 years of memories. RIP my friend.    

Candy, 
Kathy and I are so sorry about Buddy. We remember the  great SBC trips when we were all younger. Dying is easy for a Christian like Buddy, it's the living on for the rest of us that's hard. He fought so many battles, now God has given him rest.
May God grant you His peace.
Bob and Kathy Wise

The Mint Hill Historical Society sadly mourns the death of Buddy Pigg. We will miss his love of history, and his portrayal of the Civil War Chaplain during the Salute to Veterans. Our thoughts and prayers are with Buddy’s family and friends.  

Candy, thanks so much for adding the pictures!
Great looking family!

Dear Candy, April, and Andrew, today is March 3, we are just now seeing about Buddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you’ll. Charles was looking in the paper and saw his obituary. We remember you and Buddy  and the good times we had. It has broken Crystal’s heart. If we can do anything for you,please let us know. New phone # 704 270 0048. We have always loved you. Sybil and Charles Almond

We have wonderful memories of fellowship with Buck and Jean going back 60 years at Shuffletown Dragway where we met. Kids Nancy & Buddy were always with them and then came Darrell. After we all quit racing we would keep in touch at car shows. We are heart broken about Buddy but know he is in Heaven. God bless you all.

My love and prayers continue for Mt. Harmony Church family and Candy and the family during this time.  I first met Buddy when we served together in the South Fork Baptist Association when he was at Lawings Chapel and I Pastored at Westport Baptist. And then we came together again as we served here in the Charlotte area and Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary. Always going above and beyond, Buddy served the LORD faithfully in all that he did. He was such a blessing to all of us and to me personally. He will be missed.  Garry Baldwin

Buddy was a very wonderful person. I enjoyed his sermons and remember the wonderful times talking with him. He baptized me when i joined the church. He was a wonderful family man and a very personable person. He will truly missed but will always remember all the good times that we had shared. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Sending my love to all.

Buddy was a genuine,  Southern Christian, gentleman.We all appreciated his love of history.He was a joy to be with and his sermons reminded us how much God loves us and inspired us to be ambassadors for Christ.He will be sorely missed by many. 

Pastor Buddy-you helped us more than you will ever know.  You were a kind and gentle soul and I’m not sure that I’ve ever met another human being that could shed the good light of the Gospel like you did.  You made it possible for me to see what a good Christian could accomplish in these times.  I’m glad that we were friends and thank you so much for your constant support over the years.  You made me realize what faith really meant.

Pastor Buddy and his ministry at Mt Harmony provided the perfect segue into full retirement  in a new place for our parents.  In spite of his many physical challenges,  Buddy's constancy was astounding.  He possessed a rock solid knowledge of the Bible and an unshakeable faith in Jesus.  

Please accept our deepest condolences ,
Karen and Hans


My mother Catherine Upright was a member of mount Harmony baptist church an her sister was Ruth Pigg.  Buddy preached her funeral an he did such a great job. 
I graduated from Garinger  high school in 71 an remember him as a very nice guy. 
My thoughts an prayers are with you Candy,  an his Children an grandchildren . With the Many  friends he made on the way. 
A spirit of peace for all❣️

I am so shocked to hear of Buddy's passing and my heartfelt sympathy  and prayers go out to his family.  I went to school at Garinger and had a Bible class with Buddy. He was a kind and gentle man.  So sorry for your loss.

to the family so sorry to hear about Buddy he was a customer where I worked and it was so nice to see him come in and his wife and family I too also went to grainger graduated in 1979 sending prayers to all the family so sorry to hear Buddy will be missed

Buddy had a radio program on WHVN for many years. It was my duty to make sure it was aired properly.  I was also happy to announce special events for Mount Harmony Baptist Church on our Calendar of Events. Candy, my deepest sympathy goes out to your family !!

Candy,   We will never forget Buddy. He was one of the best preachers we ever knew. He was kind, sweet, funny, so smart in his lifes  work and handsome. We still are in disbelief he is gone. But abiding in heaven is what we all want. 
You are my family and Buddy was entwined in that in so many ways with weddings, funerals and just being a friend.
I pray for comfort for you, April, Andrew and those precious grandchildren. His goodness will live through you all.
We Love You,  Rick and Cathy Baker

So sorry for your loss He will always be remember. 

I met Buddy when he attended First Baptist Church Indian Trail in the mid 1970’s. He was always so kind to all the youth, always helping us grow in our faith, as he was finding his own way in serving Christ. He has left a mighty impact on this area, even through his quiet nature. Prayers for the Pigg family, may God surround you with comfort and peace in the times ahead. 

Our family offers our sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Pigg. I served with him on the board of Directors. Although , briefly he has served as a pleasant light in the world and will always be remembered for his thoughtfulness of the grace of God and his wisdom shared.  So, we say rest on brother. Until that day we shall all gather together. And to the family, may God continue to shower everyone with strength for this journey and the days ahead.  

The Phillips Family

Words are rarely adequate to express my  sincere condolences to the immediate family and church family in the loss of Dr. Herman  Watson "Buddy" Pigg, Jr.  I am thankful for his dedicated service as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary.   I appreciate his  outstanding leadership and he will be sorely missed.  Servant well done.....

Candy and family, I write to share my deepest condolences, personally as well as from all of us here at Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary. Dr. Pigg was an intricate part of changing the lives of our students in ways they may never fully realize. Dr. Pigg served for six years on our Board of Directors, working hard to help this institution gain its accreditation. Then, he had to rotate off. About three years ago, he agreed to come back on our Board and once again was serving as the Chairman of our Board of Directors at the time of his death. Personally, I have known Buddy for more than thirty years and considered him one of my friends and a strong confidant in the Gospel Ministry. Buddy loved people only second to his Lord, and his home going means that many of us will have an empty place in our lives, although I am sure none greater than his family. Candy, Buddy loved you, as he loved his children and grandchildren.
In times like these, I find myself being extremely grateful that Jesus makes it possible for us to see our loved ones and our friends again. Thanks to Jesus, we do not have to say a final farewell, but rather a temporary “good-bye.” Good-bye Buddy, I will see you again in the not-so-distant future.


Buddy was one of the best preachers I ever heard. His ministry at North Wadesboro Baptist Church had a lasting impact on my life. I grew to love him, Candy and April during their time in Wadesboro. I have listened to his sermons online at Mt. Harmony and his love and conviction for God's word never wavered. I called Buddy late one night after my grandmother passed away to ask if he would go with me to inform my mom. It meant so much to both of us and I will never forget this. Candy, April and Andrew-I pray God's comfort for you and the rest of the family. I know Buddy's physical absence hurts. I take comfort he is with the Lord and completely healed!!!! I would like to think when I get to heaven maybe I'll get to hear him preach one more time. I will be praying for all of you in the days ahead for comfort, strength and peace.

Dear Candy and family,
I mourn your loss and share your comfort and peace that Buddy is with our Lord. I know he is hearing the words we all long to hear, "well done my good and faithful servant." God bless you as you grieve and celebrate his life. 

Debby

When my husband Greg & I moved to Charlotte, we visited several churches but nothing seemed to fit. We resorted to looking through the Yellow Pages (1997). When I found Mt. Harmony Baptist Church with Buddy Pigg as pastor, our search was over!
Buddy had been my pastor in Anson County in the 70's & I was so excited to find him with his outlines & fill-in-the -blank sermons! He was kind enough to travel to Stanly County to speak at my mother's funeral in 2015. She loved him too.

Candy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I became a member of Mt. Harmony because of Buddy's preaching. Gosh, he was so good. He will be greatly missed. God bless you all with peace knowing where he is. Praying for you all
Linda Fogleman

The world is not right without Buddy. He was my pastor 1976-1980.
His sermons were the best.
May he rest in peace until we see him again with no sickness, and know pain.

Candy, his dear wife, love you! I know you and your family are grieving. God comfort you and your family.

Candy and family I am so sorry for your loss. Buddy was a friend and Christian advisor to me .The first time Dinah and I came to Mt Harmony we knew we had found a place to worship, it just felt right. Buddy was truly a good man of God and I will miss him dearly.We went to Garinger High School together but ran in different circles but doing the same things. It was good to meet with him again and find that he had become a lighthouse for the word of God and Christianity. 
Dinah's and my most sincere sympathies go out to you and your family.
Rest in peace Buddy. Well done.
Sam and Dinah Pinnell

Candy and family, we are so very sorry for your and our loss. He loved God and was loved by God and the only positive about this is we know where he is and no more suffering. We love you.

Buddy was a very special man and pastor. Caring and loving his church. Sending our love and prayers. Dianne and David Lyman 

Buddy truly touched my life in a variety of ways he baptized me, married me, counseled me, watched me grow up in youth and choir and the world is truly worse off without him in it.  I will miss him very badly but give way to knowing he is with Christ our King at this very moment smiling on all of us and being thanked by all of those souls in heaven that he led to Christ over so many years.  It is hard to believe that I cannot call him for lunch any longer or reach out to ask advice or counsel but again I take heart in knowing he is home and we will see him again one day.  Rest in peace Brother Pigg and thank you so much for all you did for me and my family and the rest of everyone else who was lucky enough to know you.  

Dear Family, I am so sorry for the passing of Pastor Buddy. Not only was he my pastor but he was also a dear friend. He was right beside my family & me through good times, as well as times of grief, pain, & sadness. I remember the many times he showed up at just the right time.  He was truly a good man & reflected his love for Jesus through the way he lived. He is missed but will remain in my heart. Candy, I understand your pain. Andrew, April, & family, my heart goes out to you. I pray that you can feel the love of God & the love of the many friends who mourn for Buddy & are praying for you all. I love you. 

Candy,
I am so saddened by Buddy's passing.  But I know he is with Jesus and is free from all pain.  I always enjoyed talking old cars and drag racing with him.  He was always so good to our family over the years.  His love for God and the church and for families was truly special.  Please know that you, April, Andrew and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.  

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Dr. Herman Watson "Buddy" Pigg, Jr.

4 septembre 1954 – 28 février 2021

McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel

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