John Adam ""J.A."" Budd, III, 81, of Kerrville, departed this life on Monday, February 15, 2010. John was born on April 5, 1928 in Hull, Texas. He served in the army during the Korean War, stationed in Japan and afterwards, began a 32 year career with the US Postal Service in Pasadena. He lived in Pasadena most of his life and moved to Kerrville several years ago. There, he volunteered at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Food Bank. John never met a stranger and was a wonderful story teller and kidder.
John is preceded in death by his parents, John Budd, Jr. and Hazel Budd and brother, Charles Lawrence Budd.
John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Jo Lilly Budd of Kerrville, son and wife Mark and Susie Budd of Deer Park, his pride and joy, grandson Jacob Budd of Deer Park, and special nieces and nephews Barbie Holton, Kenny Lannou, Judy Thiele, and Gary Lannou.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Navarre Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 19, 2010 at 10:00 am at Navarre Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Park Lawndale.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521, (281) 422-8111.
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