Sam D. Bundy

Samuel David Bundy (July 19, 1906 – January 19, 1983) was an American politician and educator who served in the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 8th legislative district of North Carolina as a Democrat from 1971 to 1983. He also briefly represented the 9th legislative district of North Carolina until his death.

Early life and education Bundy was born in Farmville, North Carolina on July 19, 1906, to James Turner Bundy and Huldah Jane Gay. He graduated from Farmville High School in 1923. In 1927, Bundy received his bachelor's degree from Duke University. In 1948, he received his master's degree from East Carolina University.

Career Bundy served as principal of Sam D. Bundy Elementary School in Farmville, North Carolina.

Bundy served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1971 to 1983, representing the 8th (and later 9th) legislative district of North Carolina as a Democrat. Bundy represented the district alongside H. Horton Rountree and later Ed Warren.

Walter B. Jones Jr. was unanimously chosen by a four-member committee representing the counties of Greene and Pitt to fill the vacancy caused by Bundy's death in office.

Personal life and death Bundy married Bettie Elizabeth Spencer in Seaboard, North Carolina on December 26, 1936. He was interred in Forest Hills Cemetery, located in Raleigh.