Homer Lee "Buster" Wasden, III

Homer Lee “Buster” Wasden, Ill, of Albany, Georgia, entered into his heavenly home on January 15th. Buster was born on May 9th, 1937, in Columbus, Georgia ,the son of Homer Lee Wasden, Jr. and Catherine Seay Wasden. He moved to Albany from Savannah during his third grade year of elementary school. He later attended Albany High School, where he was active on the track team and a member of the band. He graduated from Albany High School in 1955 and fell In love with his future wife, Brenda Gail Martin, the next year. They were married in 1959 and had two children, Michael Lee Wasden and Cathy Lynn Wasden. Buster was active as a Boy Scout as a young man and earned the highest honor of Eagle Scout. Buster attended Valdosta State University where he earned a membership on the swim team. An accomplished vocalist, he performed and sang with the university Serenaders. Buster graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in both Sociology and Music in 1959. Upon graduation, he returned to his love of scouting by accepting a leadership position with the Boy Scouts of America, where he served in Thomasville, Georgia for two years. During this time, he proudly served his country as a member of the Georgia National Guard for 3 years and was a member of the Air Force reserves. After his employment with the Boy Scouts of America, Buster accepted a position as an agent for State Farm insurance company, and relocated to Albany. He would go on to serve State Farm for 36 years, where his love for helping people earned him high honors from the company. He was a member of the Millionaire Club for 29 years and traveled extensively as rewards for his honorable service to the company and his customers. Buster was a servant to God and his community as well. He played an active role in the Dougherty County Kiwanis Club for many years. His Christian faith was a central part of his life. He was ordained as a Deacon at Sherwood Baptist Church and taught high school Sunday school classes there. He served his Lord at Sherwood for forty one years. Later, he tirelessly and cheerfully served in many leadership positions at Byne church in Albany where he was a member for the last twenty six years. He was an active deacon, and loved to play the timpani in the church orchestra. He also volunteered as an overseer of the church’s finances for many years. After his retirement, Buster enjoyed woodworking in his shop at his home. He was a regular breakfast customer at Pearly’s where he dined with close friends. Although he was a Valdosta State alumni, he adopted the Georgia Bulldogs as a favored football team and was an ardent supporter. Buster will always be remembered as a gifted conversationalist who never met a stranger and who strived to make everyone feel loved and important. Buster was a man who loved his family dearly. They all knew him as “Poppy”, a cheerful, loving and passionately devoted man who always had time to spend with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Brenda, his two children, Michael Lee Wasden (Pam) of Lizella., Georgia, Cathy Lynn Lanier (David) of Albany, grandchildren, Mandy Fagiano (Anthony)of Albany, Andrew Lanier (Brittany) of Shalimar, Florida , Hunter Wasden (Hayley Jones) of Lizella, Georgia and Taylor Wasden of Lizella, Georgia. He was also a great grandfather to nine young children ranging from a newborn baby to an 8 year old. His beloved Golden Retriever, Katy, was always at his side. Buster was preceded in death by his parents. The family will be at 2100 Devon Drive, in Albany, Ga, 31721 A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 18th, at 2:00, at Byne church in Albany, Ga., with Pastor Mark Jackson and Reverend Steve Williams officiating. The family will receive guests at the church one hour before the service begins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Buster Wasden to the Building the Legacy fund at Byne Church, 2832 Ledo Road, Albany, Georgia 31707

Homer Lee "Buster" Wasden, III

May 9, 1937 - January 15, 2024