Hugh Bo Bandy, 69, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 18, 2021.
He is survived by his loving wife, Janet L. Bandy, of 45 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James C. Bandy and Wilma A. Bandy; brother, Leon Bandy; nephew, Bradley Campbell; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Leona and Clifford Elliott; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeanne and Morgan Robertson.
He was the loving father of Chris (fiancée Keira) McEntire, of Heber City, Ut. and Selina (Mark) Mayfield, of Cleveland; grandchildren, Joey (Maddie) Mayfield, Jeremy Mayfield and Jessica “precious” Mayfield; siblings, Judy (Charles) Curtis, of Marietta Ga., Bill (Linda) Bandy, of Wolf Creek of Murphy, NC, Ed Bandy, of Cleveland, Carol (Mike) Campbell, of Blue Ridge, Ga.; six nieces/nephews, Stacey Brown, Eric Curtis, Jerry Bandy, Susan B. Guess, Beth Whitener and Jason Bandy; 10 great-nieces/-nephews; and four great-great nieces/nephews. Also surviving from Janet’s caring family are sister-in-law, Anne (Max) Cunningham; and brothers-in-law, Eddie, Ray (Brenda) and Sam Elliott; and many nieces and nephews. Also, longtime dear friend, Greta Parker.
Bo was born in Copperhill, Tn. on May 4, 1951. He played basketball and drove the school bus while at Hiawassee Dam High School. He went to University of North Carolina at Ashville for a year; he regretted not finishing. Bo was a meticulous truck driver for 47 years. His work ethic always included leaving one hour ahead of schedule and always driving safely. He loved his fur babies. Bo was an ever-present and involved member of Cleveland Church of the Nazarene, where he served in many positions.
The family will receive friends from 2:30-5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21 at The Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene. A celebration of life service will follow the visitation at 5 p.m. at the church.
Bo will forever remain an ever-present figure in the lives of his loving family and friends.
Share a personal memory of Bo or your condolences with his family at his online memorial at www.companionfunerals.com.