Hardy A. “Buddy” Pelt, III, 52, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Mr. Pelt was born the son of Pamela L Nellis and Hardy A. Pelt, Jr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-dad, Curtis R. Nellis, Sr.; son, Joshua “Josh” Pelt of Florence; daughter, Brook (Chase) Adams of Vicenza, Italy; grandchildren, Marley Adams, C J Adams, Sadie Adams; brothers, Timothy Aric (Jessica) Pelt of Snow Camp, NC; and James A. Pelt; step-brother Curt (Amanda) Nellis Jr. of Florence, SC and step-sister, Tina (Donnie) Jordan of Oak Island, NC. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 8, 2022, at First Free Will Baptist Church.Burial will follow at Florence Memorial Gardens directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the Church. Please sign the tribute wall for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.