The Buddy Thompson Scholarship:

Honoring a Legacy of Dedication and Commitment

 

Growing up in Grenada, Mississippi, Buddy was the only name I knew to call him. He was older than me and was a serious person. When I started a small business many years later, Buddy was one of the first customers. Buddy had built his own small business, a photography studio, and knew what I was going through. I always thought that was a kind gesture, reflecting the kind of man he was -- a good man.​

 

This scholarship is dedicated to Buddy's memory and is a testament to his legacy.  His friends and family made this scholarship possible. There was a genuine love for Buddy that you could see in the community. Someone once said that it is not what a person said that matters -- what matters is how they made you feel. You couldn't help but see that Buddy had a positive impact on many people.​

 

This scholarship stands as a remembrance honoring Buddy Thompson. May the recipient understand the importance of dedication and hard work, as well as know the value of being a good neighbor and friend.​​