Clyde Mack "Buddy" Stewart, Jr.

Clyde Mack Stewart, Jr., lovingly known as “Buddy,” age 80, of Kingston Springs, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at the Hillcrest Healthcare Center on January 9, 2026. He was well known and loved by all throughout White County and will always be remembered as an icon of Sparta, TN.

Buddy was born on February 2, 1945, in Sparta, Tennessee, to the late Clyde Mack, Sr. and Lilly Stewart. He was a loving brother to the late Dora Ellen Lynn and is survived by his brother-in-law, Bobby Joe Lynn. He was also proudly called “Uncle Bud” by Evonne (Doug) Davison, Joe (Renee) Lynn, Henry (Wanda) Lynn, the late Evette Lynn Allison, Jason (Amy) Allison, and Annette (Jason) Edens along with a host of great nieces and nephews that loved him dearly and cared for him continually.

Due to complications during his delivery at birth, developmental disabilities forced Buddy to march to the beat of his own drummer. Despite significant challenges, Buddy was able to attend East Sparta City School as well as a special school in Sparta for several years. Afterward he became a fixture at his father’s barber shops in Sparta. Buddy was even designated as the shop’s shoeshine boy!

After his father passed away when Buddy was only 20 years old, Buddy could be found walking the streets of Sparta almost every day. Adding to his multitude of friends from the barbershops, Buddy made friends with almost everyone from the Sheriff to virtually every business owner in town.

Buddy was taught to wear suit coats as was typical for men during the 50s. Buddy was known to take the fashion a step or two further, though, by not only wearing one suit coat, but sometimes three or more at the same time! Multiple hats, shirts, and pants (with every pocket stuffed) made for quite the sight!

Buddy was not without physical skills. With a little patience from the teacher, Buddy could learn almost any simple task and even some complicated ones. For example, he was taught how to weave potholders using a loom. For years and years, he made (sometimes even without using a loom) and sold potholders with color combinations only Buddy could imagine. If Buddy ever gave you one of his potholders, you knew you were special to him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Pegram Church of Christ (5019 Walkup Rd, Pegram, TN 37143). Visitation will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 3:30 p.m. All who knew and loved him are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Evette Lynn Allison Memorial Fund, which supports Lylewood Camp: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/9999123?widget=1&action=Give%20Online%20Now

Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104 (615) 857-9955. We are proud to be West Nashville & Bellevue’s only locally owned and operated burial & cremation provider.