I got the privilege of meeting bud several several years ago and have gotten to know him over the several years that I got the privilege of actually live near him here on little Valley and Maynardville and bud was a great man good friend and very very thankful that I got to know him he will be missed bad and condolences to his family you all will be in my prayers and I remember one time bud came to me and he said you know Joe if you ever need any help just ask he said you seem like you're pretty Shy you don't talk that much I told him I said no I'm just sick at the moment and I have been that week and he said well you know Joe I love you just like family buddy and that just warms my heart bet anyways I am so very sorry to his family that y'all are having to go through this at this time you are all in my prayers that's for sure and God bless you all

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends.