Dr. James M. ("Buddy") Alday, 67, of Gainesville, Georgia, died March 27, 2004 after an extended illness. He was a longtime summer resident and home owner at Pawleys Island. Dr. Alday was born in Gainesville, Florida, attended the University of Florida and received an undergraduate degree from Emory University. He subsequently graduated Emory University School of Medicine, following which he completed a residency at Emory University Hospitals. Dr. Alday served as a surgeon with the U.S. Air Force in England during the Vietnam Conflict. In 1971, Dr. Alday moved to Gainesville, Georgia and began the private practice of orthopedic medicine and surgery. With Dr. Bradwell McAlister, he founded the Northeast Georgia Orthopedic Clinic. Dr. Alday was a tireless volunteer in any number of civic activities. He spent countless hours as a team physician for area sports teams, administering physicals and medical aid on the sidelines. Other community service included terms on the board of the United Way of Hall County, the board of the Humane Society of Hall County and the vestry of Grace Episcopal Church. Dr. Alday served as Chief of Medical Staff, Northeast Georgia Medical Center from 1989 to 1990. In more recent years, after experiencing cardiac problems, Dr. Alday became Director of the Rehabilitation Institute and Director of the Diabetic Foot Clinic at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. An avid outdoorsman, Dr. Alday spent his leisure time in dog training and field trials with his beloved Labrador retrievers as a member of the Old South Hunting Retriever Club. Dr. Alday was predeceased by his mother, Rosa Hane Alday, son-in-law, Chris Hinds, and godson and nephew, Trez McCrea. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Easley Alday, his children John and Rebecca Fant Alday of Charlotte, North Carolina, Sloan Alday of Providence, Rhode Island, and two grandchildren, Sam Hinds and Alex Alday. He is also survived by his father, Malcolm Alday, and his sisters, Sara Lynn McCrea, and Mary Keitt Moore, all of Gainesville, Florida, as well as nieces and nephews and a host of friends, all of whom knew him affectionately as "Buddy." Interment will be at 10:30 am Saturday, April 10, 2004 at All Saints Waccamaw cemetery. The Reverend Tommy Tipton will officiate. Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Hall County or to the Grace Episcopal Church Building Fund, Gainesville, GA. Funeral Home: Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home 222 Saint James Street Georgetown, SC US 29440