Loyd A. ‘Bud’ Ellingwood

April 11, 1942-Oct. 13, 2020

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Loyd A. “Bud” Ellingwood, 78, of Lafayette passed away at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, in Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville, after a short illness.

He was born April 11, 1942, near Alamo in Montgomery County, son of the late Loyd A. and Minnie Fern Phillips Ellingwood.

Bud was raised near Alamo and graduated from Alamo High School. He served six years with the Army Reserves, with six months of active duty. For over 42 years Bud was employed as a maintenance expert working on specialized printing equipment. He started his career with RR Donnelley & Sons, then serving various printing companies around the country.

While in Hudson Oaks, Texas, he was active in and a charter member of Lake Shore Drive Baptist Church. Bud enjoyed traveling and tinkering with cars. He was a quiet gentle man, always willing to lend a helping hand.

Surviving are four sons, David Kiger of Crawfordsville, Mike (Roxann) Kerns of Waynetown, Dan (Carrie) Kerns of Crawfordsville and Greg (Brianna Stevens) Kerns of Yountsville; three sisters, Ilene Hedrick of Mulberry and Rita (Clyde) Jones and Barbara Sue Ellingwood, both of Crawfordsville; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; plus several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Robert Eugene Ellingwood; and sister Beverly Joan Carroll.

Visitation hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, with funeral services at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the funeral home, with Pastor Tony Roe officiating. Burial will follow in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.

Please follow the COVID-19 recommendations from CDC and Indiana State Department of Health when attending public gatherings. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or leave a condolence.


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