Louis Franklin “Bud” Duckett, 79, of Tekonsha, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is being served by Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation of Union City.
Bud was born October 5, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Louis A. and Beatrice (Prater) Duckett. He graduated from Tekonsha High School in 1959. On October 3, 1964, he married the former Karen Olds, who preceded him in death.
Bud was employed by United Steel & Wire in Battle Creek, Midwest Foundry in Coldwater and Kellogg’s in Battle Creek until his retirement in 1996. He was a member of the Kellogg’s 25-Year Club.
Bud enjoyed watching his kids’ and grandkids’ activities, fishing and traveling up north. He golfed mainly at Turtle Creek and liked collecting golf balls.
Survivors include Bud’s children, Mya Kavanaugh of Tekonsha and Michael “Mike” Duckett of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Keegan Leach, Mya Ann Kavanaugh, Hunter Duckett and Easton Duckett; and a sister, Sandy (Ora) Swick of Tekonsha.
In addition to his wife, Karen (2003), Bud was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Laura Leach; and a sister, Sylvia Wages.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Union Church Building Fund, 208 W. Randall Street, Tekonsha, MI 49092.
