MOUNT VERNON – George “Bud” Delgouffre, 77, of Fort Lawn, S.C., died Sept. 17, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Mount Vernon on Feb. 6, 1944, the son of George Delgouffre and Phyllis (Porter) VanWinkle. Bud graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1962. He retired from Boeing in Philadelphia at age 54 and had a long, enjoyable and active retirement in South Carolina. He served as a board member of the Fort Lawn Community Center and the Fort Lawn Fire Protection District and was very involved with the Heart and Soul project of Fort Lawn. Bud enjoyed boating, fishing, camping, reading, baseball and entertaining family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra (Elders) Delgouffre; two sons, Blake (Lauri) Delgouffre and Blaine Delgouffre of Mount Vernon and his canine companion, Skippy. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard Delgouffre; a sister, Connie Crawford; and a grandson, Dustin Delgouffre.
In recognition of his volunteer work and dedication, the park at the Fort Lawn Community Center will be named in his honor. The ceremony will take place at the park on Oct. 2 at 10:30 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Community Center immediately afterward. A private graveside ceremony will be held in Mount Vernon at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Fort Lawn Community Center, 554 Main St., Fort Lawn, SC 29714, and the Fort Lawn Fire District, PO Box 248, Fort Lawn, SC 29714.
Submitted by Blake Delgouffre.
