Date Of Birth: September 17, 1926
Date Of Death: May 1, 2011
Mr. Francis (Bud) L. Havill, 84, of Avon, IN died Saturday, May 1, 2011 at the Methodist Hospital “Yellow Rose Unit” after a long fight with bone cancer.
Bud was born September 17, 1926 in Terre Haute, IN, to the late Frank and Mabel Havill. Reared in Terre Haute, he graduated from Wiley High School in 1944. Upon graduation, he entered the US Marine Corp where he served 17 months during WW2 on the USS Macon. During his service he was a clerk-typist and became an expert rifleman.
After his military service, he joined the Bell System where he held a variety of positions. He began his career as a testman. In 1977 Bud was named as Jaycee ’Boss of the Year’ by the Jaycees while working in the Indiana Bell Telephone’s Columbus office. He retired as an outside plant manager in 1982 after 37 1/2 years of service.
Bud was an avid golfer and member of the Prestwick Golf Course for 17 years. He continued to shoot his age from age 68 to 79 every year. He was a proud member of the 700 bowling club. Bud also loved music and enjoyed playing his keyboard.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Betty, children Cynthia Holt of North Port, FL, Frances Havill of New York, NY, Michael Havill of Las Vegas, NV, and Gregory Havill of Carmel, IN as well as five grandchildren, Carrie King of New Albany, IN, Philip Lyster of New York, NY, Shelly Havill of Seattle, WA, Taylor & Andrew Havill of Carmel, IN, and three great grandchildren, Kassie, Emma, & Olivia King of New Albany, IN.
A private memorial service will be held for the family, followed by burial at the Roselawn Memorial Park in Terre Haute, IN.
Donations can be given in Bud’s name to the Clarian Health Hospice, “Yellow Rose Unit” at Methodist Hospital Health Foundation, 1800 N. Capitol Avenue, PO Box 7168, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7168. We would like to thank the “Yellow Rose Unit” for their exceptional care and compassion
Buck Linda Buckner says
Betty – we’re so very sorry to see the news about Bud in the paper today. I hope you know how much we enjoyed our occasional dinners and evenings with both of you. If there is anything AT ALL that we can help with, please please ask. We got back from South Carolina a few weeks ago and will be here until Oct when we go to Florida for the winter. (SC wasn’t warm enough.) Wishing you well and comfort as many many friends are here thinking abou you. Buck & Linda
Bryan and Sally Crouch says
Dear Greg and Andrew we are saddened by your loss. The golfing community has lost one of its own. May you both take comfort in knowing that he continues to look down upon you as you continue to make him so proud with your accomplishments. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
cindy holt says
Dad you will always be my first love. I can’t begin to tell you how much I am going to miss our phone conversations, you were always the first to know what was going on in my life. You are going to be sorely missed by all of us. I love you so much. Rest in peace Dad, you surely deserve it. Your loving daughter, Cynthia Diane
Marcia Don Wahle says
Betty and Family: There is nothing we can say to ease the pain of the loss of Bud, except that we are thinking of you and your family as we say a little prayer for all of you. We always enjoyed our time with Bud because he always made you feel that you were his friend. We will miss seeing his wave on the second tee, but we will keep looking over there anyway. If there is anything you need, just remember, we are just up the street. Please do not hestitate to call.
Mr Mrs Barry W Sipes says
Mr. Havill was such a fine man. Our hearts reach out to his family.