race cars and trailers, riding 4-wheelers, raising his parrots, and working in the yard. He was a very talented handyman and wasn't afraid of hard work.
His family includes six children, Shari (Frank) Riner of Carthage, Missouri, Kevin (Paula) Hershey of Carthage, Missouri, Bryon (Connie) Hershey of Oskaloosa, Carla Ladley (Burke Ruby) of Ottumwa, Teresa Bunnell of Oskaloosa, and Tony (Missy) Witt of Oskaloosa; 22 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; his brothers, Mark (Nancy) Witt of Eddyville and Leon (Liz) Witt of California; a sister, Sue Brown of Utah; several nieces and nephews, is best friend, Bill Myers and his pet bird, Carol.
In addition to his wife Caroline, Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Debbie Witt; a grandson, C.J. Cortez; his brothers, Ken Bogard, Larry Witt, Jerry Witt, Roger Witt, Norman Witt and Paul Witt; his sisters, Hattie Lesher, Patricia Hampton and Doris Hampton and a nephew, Tony Atchison.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Bates Funeral Chapel beginning after 12 noon with the family being present from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. to greet friends and relatives. As was Bud's wish, his body will be cremated following the visitation and a private family burial will be held at a later date. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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