Bud was a wonderful guy.  He was a great storyteller, told a mean joke.  He worked great with the horses at the farm.  He will be missed

We are so sorry for your loss.  Bud was not only our farrier, but our friend.  We always looked forward to his visits, and we will miss him greatly.

Sandra & Bob Larsen (Appomattox, VA)

Thank goodness we got horses 14 years ago, because it led to meeting Bud.   He taught us so much about having horses--so much practical information and basic wisdom.  He reassured us it was OK to let "horses be horses" and encouraged it.  He treated each horse and its issues individually and with great compassion.   He treated us with compassion in so many ways, especially after one of our senior horses passed on.  We loved his jokes, particularly after he'd been to a farrier's workshop.  We echo comments others have made, he truly loved you, Ethan and Ching.  You lit up his life.  Kathy, we're so grateful you were there for him.   We didn't know him as well as most of his friends, but we loved him anyway, and will miss him.  He will always be part of our happy memories.

We are going to miss having Bud in our lives.He always had a joke to tell and could always make me smile. He was proud of his family and always had a cute story to tell about something ya"ll  said, did or accomplished. He was a good neighbor, friend and confidant. So sorry for your loss. Duffy and I have you all in our prayers.

We are deeply saddened by the news of Bud's passing. Whether shoeing horses, being a world class neighbor, weaving a tall yarn, or coaching kid's soccer, Bud worked hard and with tireless, unselfish dedication to everything he undertook. And, of all his life's pursuits he was proudest of being a Ethan's dad. Goodness knows how many hours our kids ran and romped down in "uncle Bud's woods", or miles they rode bikes in the basement Bud renovated solely for the childhood playful passtimes. The eternal optimist, Bud was a one man cheering section, that spread joy to any and all who had the good fortune to be in his presence. We laughed together, cried together, and I don't know that I ever had or will ever have a better friend. Gone but never forgotten.

Caudy Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bud was a long time friend and he was so loved in the neighborhood. He always had a joke to tell when you saw him. One day about 2 yrs ago he showed up to shoe my horses. When he opened the side door of his shoeing truck , out jumped a live chicken.. Without skipping a beat, he said " I brought you dinner!". Evidently the chicken roosted in there at his previous stop several counties away.. Rest in Peace my friend.

Whitten Timberlake Chapel

William Caudy

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William Frank Caudy

20 November, 1946 – 20 November, 2014

Whitten Timberlake Chapel

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