Buddy was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Essie Josephine and Charles Raley, Sr. He was raised in Newnan, Georgia, later moved to Chattanooga and graduated from the University of Chattanooga where he belonged to the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Hickox in Korea during the Korean War.
Mr. Raley and his late wife, Gaylor C. Raley were charter members of St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church where he served previously on the vestry. Buddy retired from Provident Insurance in 1993 after many years of service. He enjoyed being on the water and attending UT football games with the Vol Navy. He was a member of the Chattanooga Yacht Club, where he served on the Bridge and was Commodore in 1997.
Surviving are his sons, Chris (Valerie) Raley of Chattanooga and Kevin (Amy) Raley of Spring Hill, TN; and grandchildren, Katrina, Sam, Alex and Corinne.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be at 11 AM on Monday, January 16, 2017 at St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church (7547 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421) with Rev. Jim Wallace officiating.
Burial will be at Forest Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Martin of Tours Episcopal Church or the American Cancer Society, 6221 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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