Pollocksville – Lawrence "Buddy" Herbert Small, III, 66, of Pollocksville, North Carolina passed away on March 10, 2026, at Onslow Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Lawrence was born on May 6, 1959, in Middleboro, Massachusetts to the late Lawrence H. Small, Jr. and Martha Edens Small.

He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Joyce Small; daughters, Rochelle Bates (Kofi) and Ashley Daniels (Eric); grandchildren, Khayri Bates, Kalil Bates, Riley Daniels, and Jackson Daniels; siblings, Cathy Lahner (Patrick), Edward Small (Norma), Jody Small, Teresa Small, and Warren Small; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and fishing buddies.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.