William Harris "Buddy Roe" Hildreth, Jr.

ANSONVILLE - On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Mr. William Harris "Buddy Roe" Hildreth, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully at Woodridge Assisted Living in Monroe with his devoted sisters at his bedside. His family rejoices in knowing he now has a new body and has been reunited with his parents, sister and niece.

There will be a graveside service at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Bethlehem Cemetery in Ansonville, with Rev. Anita Thompson officiating. 

The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery.

Buddy Roe was born December 22, 1951 in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late William Harris Hildreth and the late Sarah Louise Honeycutt Hildreth. He was a graduate of Bowman High School. and was a well-known brick mason in and around Anson County. 

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a simple man who enjoyed life and time shared with his family and friends. He had a giving spirit and would help anyone in need he encountered, he would give the shirt off his back if needed.

Those who are left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Debbie Huntley and husband, Kenny of Wadesboro and Vanessa Moore of Lilesville; his nieces and nephews, Sandy Layfield of Wadesboro, Gwen Lanning and husband, Hoy of Mt. Gilead, Lauren Sellers and husband, Tom of Lilesville, Shannon Maner and Paul Maner and wife, Stephanie all of Ansonville, and Adam Maner of Cary and their families.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Renay "Sissy" Hildreth and his niece, Pam Layfield.

Buddy Roe's family is most appreciated to the staff of Woodridge Assisted Living for all the love and care they have shown to him while he was a resident there and most recently to VIA Health Partners Hospice and Palliative Care for their care and support during his time of transition from his earthly life to his heavenly home. 

Although gone from our sight, he will love on in the hearts of all who have loved and known him, family and friends alike.

In the words of his nephew, Buddy Roe lived a full life and even after having strokes and living at Woodridge he was a very happy and content, always living life to the fullest, even in times of simplest means he made the best of it and was always at peace. Heaven has received a beautiful soul.

in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Cemetery, c/o, Robert Burr, 1287 Dickie Little Rd., Wadesboro, NC 28170 or to Woodridge Assisted Living, 2515 Fowler Secrest Rd., Monroe, NC 28110.

The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home and online condolences may be made at www.leavittfh.com