Horace Wayne Alday, Sr.

Published 9:22 am Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Horace Wayne, “Bubba” Alday, Sr., 65, of Bainbridge, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. 

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at New Fountainhead Church with Rev. Allen Griffin and Rev. Craig Forester officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery with Lee Howard, Rusty Poitevint, Mark Swain, Jason Alday, Travis Eakin, and Charlie Fitzgerald serving as active pallbearers. 

The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.bryantfuneralga.com. Memorial donations may be made to New Fountainhead Church, 3907 Lake Douglas Road, Climax, GA 39834.

Horace Wayne Alday was born March 17, 1959, in Bainbridge, GA, the son of Bruce & Betty Eidson Alday. He attended Bainbridge High School and made his mark on the world with a welder. Bubba married Peggy in 1976. He was a member of New Fountainhead Church.

Bubba was a people person who never met a stranger. He made no bones about telling you exactly what he thought, especially if it involved his children, his grandchildren, or anything sports related. Bubba enjoyed fishing and playing softball. Tales from his younger days usually included details about spectacular games and the ballfield drama that ensued.

He was known for his welding skills, and many in southwest Georgia would testify, “If you can think it, Bubba can build it.” He was faithful to his church and loyal to his church family. Though he tried to be gruff, Bubba had a big heart and always wanted to help others.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 48 years, Peggy Sue Alday; his children, Rev. Wayne Alday (Amy), Danny Dewayne Alday, Bryan Alday, and Todd Rice, all of Bainbridge; his grandchildren, Kaisey, Kourtney, Ivy, Caleb, Emalee Grace, Nikki, Candance, Flint, Callie, and Cameron; his great-grandchildren, Eli and Madilyn; his siblings, Brenda Hannah (John) and Bruce Alday, Jr.; and a large extended family. In addition to his parents, Bubba was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Fitzgerald, Nellie Elizabeth Hughes, & Betty Delores Alday, and his daughter-in-law, Misti Alday.

Bryant Funeral Home, located at 105 N. Florida Street, is assisting the family with arrangements. (229-246-3321)