Kenneth David Budd

Kenneth David Budd, 61 years old, passed away April 14, 2022 in his hometown of Butte, Montana. He was born October 20, 1960 to Marlene Cutler Budd and H. Fred Budd in Richmond, Virginia. After his father’s military service, the family moved back to Butte when Ken was one year old. While growing up in Butte, Ken’s passion and love for sports was evident at a young age. An accomplished athlete, Ken played baseball in Little League, Babe Ruth, and Legion Baseball earning all-star honors while playing on several city championship teams. Ken also loved Football. He found success early in this sport during grade school and won the Punt, Pass, and Kick Contest in Butte at age 10. Ken continued to play football for Butte Central High School. He was a three-year varsity player eventually earning starting positions at both Linebacker and Punter. Ken was an athlete who was always fun to watch. At 5’ 7”, he was oftentimes underestimated in sports, but it didn’t take long to realize that underestimating him was a mistake. Ken’s dedication, spirit, and will to win would overcome any limitations placed on him by others because of his size. He earned respect from his teammates, coaches, competitors, and fans alike. He was a force to be reckoned with while protecting the secondary for the Maroons and he could hit like a ton of bricks. Ken was a clutch player in baseball and could throw, catch, hit, and run with the best of them. Ken fell in love with Heavy Metal Rock-n-Roll in high school and was a lifelong fan of the music which he shared with anyone and everyone who would listen. Ken graduated from Butte Central High School in 1979. After high school he worked as a Pipefitter and Safety Inspector for a chemical company in Texas where he would live for many years and start his own family. He ended up returning to Butte to help care for his mother. Ken worked several jobs in customer service and as a Taxi-Cab Driver until his passing. He loved his family and friends, had a heart of gold, and would help anyone in need without question. Ken is preceded in death by his mother Marlene Cutler Budd; and his sister Debbie Budd. "He is survived by son Joshua Budd; son Timothy Budd; father H. Fred Budd and wife Karen; step-mother Pauline Budd; sister Sandy Shea (Ed); brother Fred Budd (Laurie); brother Michael Budd; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. The family will hold a private ceremony to honor Ken’s life at a later date.

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Kenneth David Budd

October 20, 1960 - April 14, 2022