

Bud was born in Newark, Ohio on November, 8th, 1937 and grew up in Aurora, Indiana. He graduated from Aurora High School’s Class of 1956. He served four years in the Navy as an Aviation Machinist Mate, enjoying what he calls his “free vacation around the world.”
He married his loving wife, Freida, on December 20th, 1959. They moved to West Palm Beach, FL, where he worked for Pratt & Whitney as a Facilities Manager and they raised three children.
He and Freida began spending their summers in Farner, TN in 1999, where Bud enjoyed gardening, woodworking, teaching his grandchildren in his workshop, and volunteering at their church.
The number of lives Bud has touched is a testament to his kind, loving heart.
Bud is predeceased by his parents, Paul and Martha, and his brother, Denny.
Bud is survived by his wonderful wife of 55 years, Freida; seven brothers and sisters, Victor, Verna, Venita, Verris, Paul V, David, and Diana; three children and their spouses, Karen and Chip, Craig and Ellen, and Brian and Jenn; and six grandchildren, Kristen, Scott, Dylan, Brooke, Abigail, and Katherine.
The visitation will be held Sunday, August 9th at Dorsey E Earl Smith Funeral Home from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. The service will be Monday, August 10th at 11:00 am at Dorsey Funeral Home, followed by a burial at the South Florida National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Farner Presbyterian Church. 6000 Hwy 68, Farner, TN 37333.
Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home
3041 Kirk Road, Lake Worth, FL 33461
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