Roger Dale “Buddy” Trammell, 81, of Newberry, died on Monday, September 21, 2026 at his residence.

Born on January 30, 1945 in Whitmire, he was a son of the late William Mack and Mary Alice Baker Trammell. He retired from Georgia-Pacific and was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church. Buddy was an avid hunter and fisherman as long as he was able.

He is survived by his wife, Vonnie Knight Trammell; sons, Eddie (Tammy) Trammell and Russell (Veronique) Trammell; a brother, Charles Dean Trammell; a grandson who was reared in the home, Rocky Dale Trammell, five grandchildren, Darren, Jessica, Rocky, Neil, and Hunter; nine great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Roger Smith; and a special aunt, Loree “Jo” Lunsford.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 pm Thursday, September 24, 2026 in the McSwain-Evans Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Paul Rowe. The family will receive friends one hour before the service in the chapel. Burial will follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Active pall bearers will be Allen Baker, Roger Michael Smith, Rocky Trammell, Mike Webb, Keith Brown, and Hunter Trammell.

Honorary pall bearers will be Bobby Kinard, Steve Richburg, Jack Bouknight, Steve Shealy, and the past and present employees of Georgia-Pacific.